Garden Planning - Couverture souple

Rogers, William Snow

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 184530053X ISBN 13 : 9781845300531

Editeur : The Grimsay Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book is much expanded and enlarged from the author's first book - Villa Gardens - which he published in 1902. Drawing on the works of Mawson, Robinson and others, William Rogers provides a 'classic' view of - and a fascinating insight into - early 20th century design. Little is known about him as a designer of historical note, but he lays claim to having designed some 'hundreds of gardens'. By their small and urban nature few, if any, survive but Rogers was obviously at the vanguard of urban garden design, with a predisposition to the fashionable flower garden rather than the vegetable garden. The black and white plans throughout the book are inspiring in their simplicity, and give classic solutions to urban garden shapes. As the author maintains, "the cost of good design is a trifling sum on the total outlay, and it invariably justifies itself". The original advertisements, refecting the period, are included at the end of the book.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

There are several justifications for the appearance of a book on Garden Planning. One is the meagre treatment the subject has heretofore received as compared with the more mechanical phases of garden making planting, cultivating, etc. A nother is the vital, though often unappreciated, importance of the subject, especially in this day of country ward, outdoorward tendencies. The significance of the cash valuation of the work of the landscape architect when contrasted with that of the gardener is not often grasped. This volume, however, is designed for those who are not inclined to make use of the services of a professional garden designer. Either excessive cost or intense personal interest in the development of the home grounds may effect this result. In either case he who plans his own garden will do well to familiarize himself with the principles, methods, and probable results as set forth herein.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Grimsay Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 184530053X
• ISBN 13: 9781845300531
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Rogers William Snow
• Nombre de pages: 348
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