Discover a thoughtful guide to creating beautiful, practical gardens. The Book of Garden Design walks you through the ideas, problems, and methods behind arranging space, plants, and features for lasting appeal. Drawing on history and hands‑on practice, it helps owners, designers, and builders shape gardens that work with nature and the site.
The book frames design as a balance of taste, utility, and common sense. It discusses how gardeners become designers, the differences between formal and landscape styles, and how kitchen gardens and orchards fit into a complete plan. It emphasizes sightlines, structure, and the real work of planting, paths, and walls—without losing sight of beauty.
Ideal for readers of garden history and practical design manuals alike, this edition suits homeowners, students, and landscape enthusiasts seeking clear, grounded advice.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book on garden design explains the process of planning a garden, focusing on the necessary qualities for garden designers. The author discusses the shift in garden aesthetics from formal and artificial styles to a more natural landscape approach and highlights key figures in the evolution of garden design, such as Capability Brown and Humphrey Repton. The book also provides guidance on the practical aspects of garden-making, including tips on choosing the right plants and materials, and creating different garden features like ponds and rockeries. By presenting a thorough understanding of the principles and history of garden design, this book empowers readers to create beautiful and practical outdoor spaces that reflect their individual tastes and needs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440080913_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440080913
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440080913
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 122 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.28 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1440080917
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