Roof Gardens, Balconies & Terraces provides inspiration and practical information for creating "outdoor rooms" - places of calm and tranquility in which to relax, gardens that cleverly provide a link to the horizon beyond, or simply bold splashes of color to brighten the view. Practical issues are fully detailed from the beginning - from laying flooring to building planters and trellises - followed by planting advice on soil depth, lightweight composts, growing trees, and suggestions on using plant color to achieve specific effects. Tips on maintenance, and choosing accessories such as garden furniture, statuary, water features, and lighting complete this indispensable guide.

A discussion of planting techniques includes advice on soil depth, lightweight composts and growing trees, as well as suggestions on using plant color to achieve certain effects. Advice on maintenance and choosing accessories such as garden furniture, statuary, water features and lighting, rounds off the book. This is followed by an outline of the practical issues, from laying flooring to erecting trellises, supported by clear, full-color artworks.