<br>In <em>The Urban Gardener</em>, garden designer and lecturer Matt James provides an approachable, practical guide to making the most of an urban garden, including:<br><br> <ul> <li>How to design an urban space - from balconies and roof terraces to courtyards, basement areas and window ledges. <li>Ten ways to improve your environment through sustainable gardening techniques. <li>Creating a space for living, with areas for dining, playing and growing your own produce. <li>Planting the urban garden: using plants to define space; to introduce color, form and texture; and to provide much needed shade and privacy. <li>Looking after the urban garden: planting techniques and timing, irrigation, drainage and weed control. <li>Fifteen step-by-step projects, including creating a living green wall and installing a green roof. <li>Directory of plants that will thrive in an urban environment.</li></ul>