The Weekend Gardener – A Beginner’s Guide to Garden Design & DIY Garden Projects

Transform your outdoor space with The Weekend Gardener, an inspiring and practical gardening guide by garden designer Henry Agg. Perfect for busy people who love gardening but struggle to find the time, this step-by-step handbook shows how to create a beautiful garden with achievable projects that can be completed in just a few hours or over a weekend.

Written for beginners and time-poor gardeners, this bestselling book breaks garden design and landscaping into simple stages so you can confidently plan, build, plant and maintain your dream garden.

Henry Agg created his own garden while working full-time, proving that anyone can design and build a beautiful outdoor space, even with a busy schedule. Now a qualified garden designer, he shares practical advice, realistic timelines and easy DIY gardening projects that help you transform your garden step by step.

Inside this beginner gardening book you’ll discover:

• How to plan your garden design, including layout, style and budget
• Simple DIY projects to build patios, paths, fences, pergolas and raised beds
• Advice on planting trees, hedges, bulbs and herbaceous borders
• Easy ways to maintain a beautiful garden all year round
• Seasonal gardening tasks and time estimates for each project

With projects ranging from quick one-hour jobs to full weekend garden transformations, this practical guide helps you make the most of your time outdoors.

Winner of the Sunday Times Bestseller Award (February 2026), The Weekend Gardener is the perfect book for beginners looking to create a stylish and manageable garden.

A great gift for gardening enthusiasts, new homeowners and anyone starting their gardening journey.