The Weekend Gardener

Henry Agg created his dream garden while working full time. Now a qualified garden designer, Henry shares his design, landscaping and planting knowledge for the busy gardener. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects show you how to build paths, steps, patios, walls and fences; as well as plant supports, such as pergolas and raised beds; and even a calming water feature. Every project has an estimate of how long it will take – from an hour or so to a full weekend – so you can plan how you’re going to create your dream space in your spare time.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*

This book is all you need to start your garden transformation. Henry is so knowledgeable and thinks outside the box – pure garden magic! – Zoe Ball

The Weekend Gardener is your beginner's DIY guide to creating your dream garden.

Henry Agg created his garden while working full time, proving that you can too! Now a qualified garden designer, Henry shares his knowledge for the busy gardener who doesn't know where to begin.

Broken down into four key stages, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects and bite-sized seasonal tasks walk you through how to:

  • PLAN your design, considering aspect, look and feel, and budget
  • BUILD paths, steps, patios, walls, and fences; as well as plant supports, such as pergolas and raised beds; and even a calming water feature
  • PLANT trees, hedges, herbaceous plants, bulbs, and lay turf
  • MAINTAIN your dream garden so it keeps looking good – and you feeling good – all year round.

With estimates of how long jobs will take – from an hour or so to a full weekend – so you can plan your time, The Weekend Gardener has all the gardening essentials you need to get started.

*The Weekend Gardener won the Sunday Times Bestseller award February 2026

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Weight 0.772 kg
Dimensions 24 × 20.2 × 1.8 cm
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