Garden design and planning Books
Terra Uitgeverij Eden - Garden Designs
Book SynopsisFor Marcel Wolterinck – one of the Netherlands’ leading designers – indoors and outdoors are inextricably linked. This is most evident in his all-encompassing projects, in which his studio designs both the interior and exterior of a property as well as the garden. But even when redesigning existing gardens, Wolterinck is focused on ensuring that the outside is a natural extension of the inside. Besides the understated use of colour – predominantly green – Wolterinck’s garden designs are characterised by simplicity, balance and contrasts. Sightlines create depth and space, while garden rooms provide a sense of intimacy. Wolterinck typically draws inspiration from the architecture in the immediate vicinity of the house, and then increasingly allows the garden to blend with its natural surroundings towards the edges. In his latest book, Eden - Garden Designs, Wolterinck presents 21 of his garden-design projects, both in the Netherlands and abroad: from Laren to Crete and from Zwolle to Tel Aviv. Wolterinck shares insights into the thought process behind each design, including his decisions for plants and materials, as the sumptuous photos take you on a journey through his ‘gardens of Eden’.
£80.75
Quarto Publishing PLC Secret Gardens of Cornwall
Book SynopsisA glorious celebration of some of the finest gardens in a county whose climate makes them especially breathtaking. Alan Titchmarsh Step inside the Secret Gardens of Cornwallfor a private tour of the best horticultural destinations in the county. Discover what grows well, when and where to visit, understand the challenges that the owners have faced, and have a taste of the world-class gardens to be found in this corner of England. The 20 beautiful gardens included here celebrate the diversity of gardening in Cornwall – secret coastal woodlands, lush subtropical valleys, traditional country estates and wave-lashed clifftops – through sumptuous photography, fascinating stories and interviews with their owners.Trade ReviewWhat a beautiful book. I just want to rush off and see all the gardens that I haven’t seen already. * Rick Stein *Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Tim Smit KBE Introduction A note on the Cornish climate 1 Bonython Estate Gardens 2 Burncoose House Gardens 3 Caervallack 4 Chygurno 5 Enys Gardens 6 Falmouth’s Public Gardens 7 Kestle Barton 8 Lamorran House Gardens 9 Minack Theatre Gardens 10 Penjerrick Garden 11 Pentillie Castle and Estate 12 Potager Garden 13 Prideaux Place 14 St Just in Roseland Churchyard 15 St Michael’s Mount Gardens 16 Tate St Ives: Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden 17 Trenarth Gardens 18 Tresillian House and Garden 19 Trevilley 20 Trevince Estate Gardens Visiting information Index Acknowledgments
£17.60
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd The Propagation Handbook
Book SynopsisIn The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants.Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting. He describes exactly which method to use for different types of plant, and lists the tools essential for the process. In Hilton''s own words: “You hear so much about plant ‘parenthood’, but knowing how to propagate and then watching as your little plant takes shape and develops into a full-grown plant is the very definition of this.”
£20.00
Turn End Trust A Garden and Three Houses
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£29.75
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd Paul Bangay: A Life in Garden Design
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£36.00
Frances Lincoln Edible Garden
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Chrysanthemums
Book SynopsisIntriguing and iconic, chrysanthemums are the epitome of elegance, flamboyance and style, and this new book captures the bloom in all its many manifestations.The next title in Pavilion's best-selling series of stylish floral guides, Chrysanthemums celebrates the versatility and variety of this familiar yet surprising bloom.As a life-giving herb in ancient China, a cultural emblem in Japan and a design icon of the Arts and Crafts movement, the chrysanthemum has been lauded through the ages. Yet in recent years it has gained a reputation as something of a workhorse among cut flowers, thanks to its reliable, long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems. More recently, resurgent interest in heritage varieties and new developments in growing and propagating have meant that the future of the flower is changing. As a cut flower, the exotic, decadent blooms and adaptable sprays of buttons are winning hearts and attracting new admirers, while the hardy and tenacious garden varieties are experiencing a
£21.25
The University of Chicago Press The Greater Perfection
Book SynopsisThe Greater Perfection, now with a new foreword by Francis H. Cabot's daughter, tells the story behind the creation of Les Quatre Vents, one of the world's most breathtaking gardens. Featured in the 2018 film The Gardener, Les Quatre Vents in Charlevoix County, Quebec, has been acclaimed as the most aesthetically satisfying and horticulturally exciting landscape experience in North America. This twenty-acre garden seamlessly combines traditional and novel elements into a splendid composition, adorned with unexpected touches and perfectly compatible with its natural surroundings. The Greater Perfection, first published in 2001, illustrates the delights, diversions, and surprises that await the garden's visitors. Francis H. Cabot's account of the challenges he faced in developing Les Quatre Vents reveals the fascinating process behind the creation of a world-class garden that has become a mecca for horticultural enthusiasts around the globe. Winner of the 2003 Annual Literature AwTrade Review“Cabot is one of the most interesting figures in American gardening.” * Washington Post *“The evolutions of that land under different hands interest Cabot almost as much as the evolutions he has brought about. Cabot is also delightfully candid about the range of sources that have influenced Les Quatre Vents. He is an unabashed bricoleur.” * New York Times *“Les Quatre Vents deploys many different features and styles but manages, by some process or alchemy, to make harmony out of its richly varied ingredients and to preserve a strong sense of individuality.” * Telegraph *Table of ContentsForewords I A Bridge to the Soul – Marianne Cabot Welch II A Garden Rooted in the Landscape – Laurie Olin III A Vision of Perfection – Penelope Hobhouse Introduction I A Sense of the Place II The House in Its Setting III Alpine Plants and Rockwork IV Refurbishing the Older Gardens V Borrowing the Landscape VI The Stream Garden VII An Indirect Approach VIII The Pigeonnier Gardens IX A Japanese Interlude X Deep Shade and Sunnier Borders XI The Woodland Garden XII Potager, Prairie, and Piscine Afterword Notes Acknowledgments Photography Credits Index
£45.00
Creative Homeowner Press,U.S. White Gardens
Book SynopsisAppreciate your garden from a whole new light. A complete guide to creating a stunning white garden, Offering tons of tips to cultivate a beautiful night garden. Fill your garden with white flowers and native plants that reflect the light of the moon or even only bloom at night! so you can enjoy the beauty of your outdoor space long into the evening.. Featuring detailed overviews on gardening basics, elements of a moonlight garden, garden design guidance, and profiles of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, tender bulbs, and tropical flowers. Includes a section on hardscaping for even more night-time enhancements, from light, fire, and water to arbors, pergolas, trellises, and more. Perfect for discovering new and unique gardening ideas, this inspiring guide is a curation of flowers that truly shine at night!
£15.19
The Crowood Press Ltd Gardeners Guide to Gardening on a Gradient
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWhile this Gardeners Guide would be perfect for anyone faced with a difficult gradient, it also includes a lot or more general gardening information such as how to choose plants and look after them for the good results. Gardens that are simply flat are boring she delares, suggesting that introducing changes in level will give any garden more appeal -- The Chatty Gardener * The Chatty Gardener *
£13.49
The Crowood Press Ltd Designing Small Gardens
Book SynopsisSmall gardens can be as versatile as their gardeners - personal, peaceful havens, sophisticated spaces for entertaining or bold showcases for plant displays.
£9.49
Oro Editions A Solution to Homelessness In Your Town: Valley
Book SynopsisClose to one million people are unhoused in the United States today. Millions and millions are ill—housed - people living in shanties or leaky, mouldy trailers. And millions more are mis—housed - in houses that are abusive in their loneliness, forlorn and empty at so many levels. We can do something about it. Actually, it’s low hanging fruit, should we choose to do something; impossible, if we do not. And it’s essential, not only for the wellbeing of the individual, but also for the wellbeing of the State, and the society. Current studies are overwhelmingly show that it is more cost effective, in terms of tax dollars earmarked for city, county, state, and federal governments, to house people than it is to just leave them outside. About $20k to $40k cheaper for each person per year. In the case of the unhoused, it also taxes our psyches and our emotions to see our neighbours sleeping on the sidewalk. It is difficult, if not impossible, to explain to our children and grandchildren how we Americans leave people outside in the cold — mentally challenged or not. Then, there is the moral issue. If you are motivated to get a new homeless housing project moving in your town, this book is the best place to start.
£14.36
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Greenhouse Book
Book SynopsisTom Brown is Head Gardener at West Dean Gardens in Sussex, a site of 100 acres of arboretum, formal grounds, a walled garden and 13 large Victorian glasshouses.He writes for The Daily Telegraph gardening supplement and Gardeners' World and Gardens Illustrated magazines. He has received two awards from the Garden Media Guild: in 2021 Journalist of the Year and in 2019 the Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award.Tom is also an RHS show judge at the Chelsea Flower Show.
£18.00
Monacelli Press Charles J. Stick and His Gardens
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£31.96
Unicorn Publishing Group Inchbald The Way In
Book SynopsisCelebrating over 60 years of Interior and Garden Design Education.
£25.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc American Eden From Monticello to Central Park to
Book SynopsisFrom Frederick Law Olmsted to Richard Neutra, Michelle Obama to our neighbors, Americans throughout history have revealed something of themselves - their personalities, desires, and beliefs - in the gardens they create. This title offers an inclusive definition of the garden, considering landscapes from domestic kitchen gardens to city parks.Trade Review"Mr. Graham recounts his tale with considerable verve and a vast erudition in the history of gardening and the arts generally... Among much else, Mr. Graham shows us that the history of how our nation grew can be found in what it has grown." -- John Steele Gordon, Wall Street Journal "We are what we plant, L.A.-based writer Wade Graham posits in his history of gardens. When he isn't explaining the economic and cultural influences, he crafts fascinating profiles... An engaging look at our own pieces of paradise." -- Ann Herold, Los Angeles Magazine "A shrewd, comprehensive and often entertaining guide... Sure to be a scholarly as well as popular resource for years to come... And its illustrations and photos tour of some of the world's most ravishing gardens." -- Tricia Springstubb, Cleveland Plain Dealer "The most comprehensive and readable history ever written about the men and women who created the environments in which we now live... will change the way you look not only at gardens, but also at American history and the hybrid world-part nature, part design-in which we live." -- Charles Donelan, Santa Barbara Independent
£19.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Becoming a Gardener
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Like so many others, especially during the awful times of the pandemic, [Marron] came to understand the peace and solace of working one’s own plot of soil: “As Alfred Austin, the poet laureate of Britain from 1896 to 1913, once wrote, ‘We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.’ ” — Wall Street Journal
£38.00
Oxford University Press Dispossessing the Wilderness
Book SynopsisThis book examines the ideal of wilderness preservation in the United States from the antebellum era to the first half of the twentieth century, showing how the early conception of the wilderness as the place where Indians lived (or should live) gave way to the idealization of uninhabited wilderness. It focuses on specific policies of Indian removal developed at Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parks from the early 1870s to the 1930s.Trade ReviewDispossessing the Wilderness has many virtues. Accurate, detailed accounts of the creation of Yellowstone and Glacier national parks rest on solid research, as does the story at Yosemite. * The Journal of American History *Adding to recent scholarship exploring the cultural construction of nature, this succinct study opens up new areas of research in park service scholarship and paves the way for a more comprehensive study of the role and place of Native Americans in the national parks * The Historian *Table of ContentsIntroduction: From Common Ground 1: Looking Backward and Westward: The "Indian Wilderness" in the Antebellum Era 2: The Wild West, or Toward Separate Islands 3: Before the Wilderness: Native Peoples and Yellowstone 4: First Wilderness: America's Wonderland and Indian Removal from Yellowstone National Park 5: Backbone of the World: The Blackfeet and the Glacier National Park Area 6: Crowning the Continent: The American Wilderness Ideal and Blackfeet Exclusion from Glacier National Park 7: The Heart of the Sierras, 1864-1916 8: Yosemite Indians and the National Park Ideal, 1916-1969 Conclusion: Exceptions and the Rule
£28.04
Oxford University Press Garden History
Book SynopsisGardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquilty, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gardens have inspired, comforted, and sustained people from all walks of life, and since the Garden of Eden many iconic gardens have inspired great artists, poets, musicians, and writers. In this Very Short Introduction, Gordon Campbell embraces gardens in all their splendour, from parks, and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental gardens, and takes the reader on a globe-trotting historical journey through iconic and cultural signposts of gardens from different regions and traditions. Ranging from the gardens of ancient Persia to modern day allotments, he concludes by looking to the future of the garden in the age of global warming, and the adaptive spirit of human innovation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewA clear and comprehensively written account of the history of gardens. The result couldnt be more refreshing. [...] From parks and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental and formal gardens, he provides a concise and easily readable narrative of their evolution. The result, although described as short, is absolutely perfect, providing an overview of garden history that is succinct, comprehensive and readable. * Patrice Todisco, Landscape Notes *A useful overview. * Mary Davies, The Irish Garden *A joy to read * Suffolk and Norfolk Life *The text is lucid, scholarly and, above all, highly readable. Linking together the famous names in horticulture past and present and offering up a coherent story, this is a book to browse and learn from and I suspect it will become well-thumbed. A short history it may be, but it is thorough and good. * Buckinghamshire Life Magazine *a globe-trotting magical history tour * Leon Burakowski, Express & Star *Condensed guide to garden history * Garden (Royal Horticultural Society) *One of the nicest little books I've had in my hands for ages ... it is the overall sweep of the book that impresses * Gillian Mawrey, Historic Gardens Review *As informative as it is accessible, this compact and expertly researched historical chronicle surprises and delights. * Georgina Chahed, Garden Design Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: The ancient and medieval garden 2: The Islamic garden 3: The east Asian garden 4: Italy 5: France 6: Spain and Portugal 7: Northern Europe 8: Britain 9: America, Africa, and Australia Postscript: the future history of the garden Glossary Further reading Index of people and places
£9.49
University of Chicago Press What Gardens Mean
Book SynopsisAre gardens works of art? What is involved in creating a garden? Stephanie Ross draws on philosophy, history of art, culture and garden examples to explore the magical lure of gardens. The text plays special attention to the landscape gardens of 18th-century England.
£39.67
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Wild Your Garden
Book SynopsisTurn your outdoor space into a sanctuary for nature and join the rewilding movement today!Introducing Wild Your Garden, a practical guide to rewilding your outdoor space, with advice, inspiration and step-by-step projects brought to you by Gardeners'' World and Springwatch guests The Butterfly Brothers. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener, and Wild Your Garden shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. You don''t need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too! So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover:-Practical illustrated step-by-step projects for all level of gardeners-Tips and advice to adjust to the principles of wild gardening -Inspiration for rewilding your garden space and encourage local biodiversity to thrive Whether you wish to transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies, this great gardening book has something for everyone to discover. The Butterfly Brothers are expert landscape gardeners specializing in wildlife-attracting projects of all sizes across the UK. Having worked closely with Chris Packham, Alan Titchmarsh and even Sir David Attenborough, they will show you how to easily support wildlife and reap all the benefits Mother Nature has to offer, no matter the shape and size of your garden. In fact, Alan Titchmark once said: It''s up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved.Did you know that the concept of rewilding is being increasingly seen as a viable tool in the fight against rising C02 emissions? So let''s all work together to do our part for the planet! Whether it''s plummeting pollinator numbers, building bird boxes or crafting a woodland wonderland, this gardening guide is jam-packed with top tips and tricks for wilding your garden and becoming one with nature!The ideal gardening gift for the nature lover in your life, those looking to take steps to reconnect with nature, or those who wish to protect local wildlife from the comfort of home!Trade ReviewLearn how to turn your outdoor space into a haven for wildlife with easy-to-follow projects from The Butterfly Brothers * Gardens Illustrated *This new book by The Butterfly Brothers shows how to unlock the potential in your garden and boost local biodiversity. From transforming a paved area into a lush oasis to support native species to turning a lawn into a nectar-rich mini meadow, the brothers guide you every step of the way. * Woman's Weekly *Loaded with ways to promote biodiversity, the hardback will help you boost the fauna in your outdoor space, whether it's a palatial plot or a bijou balcony. balcony. From digging your own pond to building an insect hotel, the brothers will show you how to create a lush oasis for nature, and reduce your carbon footprint too. * Your Home *Re-wilding the garden is a real buzz topic among gardeners, and this latest book by The Butterfly Brothers goes into great depth about how to do it. * Garden Answers *
£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS A Plant for Every Day of the Year
Book SynopsisA plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favourites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants as broad as Phil''s knowledge is vast, A Plant for Every Day of the Year is like taking a walk with an accomplished gardener as they show you their favourite plants. Each profile comes complete with stunning photography and an at-a-glance guide to height, spread, hardiness, and other must-know information, so you too can make the most of every season in your own garden.Turn the pages of this plant book to discover: - Unique structure gives the reader a whole year of plants, day by day.- Phil Clayton''s unrivalled knowledge and personal approach are apparent throughout, allowing the reader to absorb his experience and expertise.- Easy-to-follow text and clear photography present the plants in an accessible and enjoyable format. A must-have volume for existing gardeners and plant lovers who want to enjoy Phil''s personal and insightful commentary on a wide range of plants, alongside individuals who don''t know what plants to grow and want to seek advice from a reputable gardener such as Phil. Doubling up as the perfect gardening book for budding botanists, who are looking to achieve their garden or indoor space''s fullest potential all year round, A Plant For Every Day of the Year is sure to delight.Trade ReviewA delight for every gardener, whether experienced or novice. * Garden News *... personal and insightful commentary alongside stunning photography and at-a-glance growing guides. * The Garden *
£18.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS The Winter Garden
Book SynopsisUnlock your garden''s winter potential and see the beauty and promise of the colder months with award-winning garden designer and author, Naomi Slade.There is so much to marvel at in a winter garden. As summer flowers fade and autumn winds strip trees, the season brings new delights to draw us outside, from the dusting of frost on bare seedheads and the long-reaching shadows cast by a December dawn to the joy of huddling up beside a fire pit to see in the New Year.RHS The Winter Garden is a celebration of the coldest season, with stunning photography that captures the very best that winter has to offer. Discover the bulbs that will bloom and the ornamental grasses that will dance in the winter breeze; create unique winter flower arrangements with cut stems and dried flowers; and learn how to design a garden with winter beauty at its heart. With tips on supporting wildlife over winter, the best cold-weather crops, and recipes for creating winter containeTrade ReviewThis celebration of the oft-overlooked season should be required reading for any keen gardener. * Woman & Home *Covering all aspects of the garden in winter, this book will inspire fresh thinking of how to make spaces work attractively through the season. * Gardens Illustrated *Rejoicing in what is so often a forgotten season, Naomi Slade's approach is comprehensive and thorough, addressing the fundamentals of horticulture, sharing key design considerations and offering tips on everything from supporting wildlife and landscaping, to lighting and cut flowers. * Countryside *Naomi Slade's book RHS The Winter Garden is an extensive guide to gardening in the colder months. Beautiful photography captures the delightful opportunities winter brings to the garden and highlights just what can be achieved during this season. * The Garden *Stitched together with exquisite images, this book is a helpful, practical look at gardening in this most beguiling of seasons. Topics range from designing for low light, to gathering bounty from vegetable and cutting gardens. * The English Garden *
£22.50
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Small Gardens
Book SynopsisThe UK''s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfil your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing herbs successfully at home. A must-have volume for first-time gardeners, Grow Small Gardens has tons of tips and tricks to contains everything you need to create a garden in a small space, without compromising on design or beauty.Make the most of your windowsill, balcony, roof terrace, courtyard, or tiny urban garden with clever design tricks to create the illusion of more space, advice on planting to ensure seasonal interest and encourage wildlife, and detailed aftercare to keep your plants flourishing year after year.With passion in every page, you can enjoy:- A jargon-free practical guide to creating a plethora of garden types.- Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.- The ever-growing pressure of ba
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Small Space Revolution
Book SynopsisTransform small spaces to make a big difference.Join activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith on his mission to turn grey, concrete jungles into green sanctuaries planting seeds not only in the ground but also in minds to bring joy to people, places, and planet.Small Space Revolution shares the amazing work of individuals and organizations around the world to inspire you to:RECONNECT with community and the natural worldRETHINK how we teach the next generation and ourselvesREGENERATE the complex ecosystem beneath our feetREWILD urban spaces and make way for nature to thriveREPURPOSE materials for a waste-free worldRECHARGE to tune in to yourself, others, and your surroundingsREVOLUTIONIZE the way we live action the change you want to seePacked with simple ideas and practical projects from choosing climbers for cover to repurposing plastics to build a greenhouse discover how you can take action to transform your own personal or c
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The SelfSufficiency Garden
Book SynopsisHuw Richards is a permaculturalist, digital creator, and co-director for Regenerative Media. His vegetable gardening YouTube channel has over 750K subscribers and has authored three books with DK, Veg in One Bed (2019), Grow Food For Free (2020), and The Vegetable Grower's Handbook (2022).Sam Cooper is a chef, fermenter, photographer and co-director for Regenerative Media. He has a following of 500K+ as @chef.sam.black on Instagram. He creates videos, courses, and develops recipes. The Nature of Food (2022) is his first book.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Raised Bed Book
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£18.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Shade Garden
Book SynopsisDiscover how to assess, grow and maintain a shady garden.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Shade Garden contains everything you need to create a flourishing garden full of colour, texture and scent in a shady space. Learn how to grow and care for various shade-loving plants with tips on selecting the right site and varieties. Once you understand different types of shade and have assessed your space, select the best plants for your garden with the help of handy directories that profile different shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and trees and provide key growing information. Projects on tree planting, container displays, and creating a fernery also get you started on planting techniques and ideas to make the most of a shaded space.Whether you are an avid gardener or want to create an easy-to-maintain garden, this book can guide you and answer important questions like how plants react to shade. And How do I check my soil and climate?With this b
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Waterwise Garden
Book SynopsisTom Massey is a DK author, television presenter, and multi award-winning garden designer based in London. His first book, RHS Resilient Garden (DK global sales 13,460), has been consistently in the Bookscan top 20 gardening books since it published.House and Garden magazine named TOM as one of the top 50 garden designers and he received the Society of Garden Designers award for best small residential garden in 2022. He has received five medals (two gold) from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and BBC People's Choice award in 2021. He was one of the designers on BBC2's Your Garden Made Perfect (2021 and 2022).
£18.70
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Your Gardening Year
Book SynopsisIllustrator: originally from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Alice Pattullo lives and works in East London. Her illustrations are regularly commissioned for editorial, publishing, and packaging projects. Alice also develops original limited edition screen prints for sales and exhibition in the UK. For this work, she is often inspired by British traditions, folklore, and superstitions.
£11.69
Yale University Press The London Town Garden 17001840
Book SynopsisAn account of the development of the private garden in London. Recognizing the contribution of domestic gardens to the texture of 18th-and early 19th-century London, the author explores in detail the small gardens, their owners and their significance to the development of the metropolis.
£38.00
Little, Brown Book Group This Other Eden Seven Great Gardens 300 Years of English History
Book SynopsisTHIS OTHER EDEN is a captivating narrative of seven great gardens, beautiful canvases that represent not just pleasure grounds but a country''s evolution. Showpieces of grand design, they are also barometers of social change; lasting reflections of intellectual endeavour, of religion and philosophy, science and technology, art and literature. From Robert Cecil''s garden at Hatfield House, conceived by the famous botanist and plant-collector John Tradescant, who travelled widely to seek out unusual specimens, to Capability Brown, who ''improved'' upon nature to create the archetypal English parkland; from Joseph Paxton, whose engineering feats at Chatsworth mirrored the great Victorian age of technology, to Getrude Jekyll, who turned back to nature and designed the English cottage garden renowned the world over, this beautifully illustrated book will join the ranks of other bestselling cultural histories of the garden such as Anna Pavord''s THE TULIP and Simon Schama''s THE EMBARRASSMEN
£25.00
WW Norton & Co Stone in the Garden Inspiring Designs and
Book SynopsisHow to use stone—in walls, walkways, terraces, and more—to create beautiful, lasting gardens.
£27.54
WW Norton & Co English Cottage Gardening
Book SynopsisThanks to the extraordinary photographs and gardening wisdom in this classic book, the elegant intimacy of the English cottage garden is a practical possibility for amateur gardeners in diverse regions of the United States.
£34.19
WW Norton & Co Your House Your Garden A Foolproof Approach to
Book SynopsisA breakthrough in inspiring yet practical do-it-yourself garden and landscape design, including dozens of detailed plans.Trade Review"Every homeowner needs this book!" -- Julie Moir Messervy, garden designer and author of The Inward Garden"Garden design has never had a better teacher. Read Your House, Your Garden and make everything look right." -- Roger B. Swain, Science Editor, Horticulture magazine
£27.54
Taylor & Francis Ltd City as Landscape
Book SynopsisIn twenty essays, this book covers aspects of planning, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, park and garden design. Their approach, described as post-postmodern, is a challenge to the ''anything goes'' eclecticism of the merely postmodern.Trade Review'...one of the pleasures of Turner's book is the recklessly holistic way it blurs boundaries between the various disciplines.' - The Architect's Journal'It offers...a brand of ebullient encouragement' - Architectural Review'He writes enthusiastically and his keen personality comes across...It's worth reading as it is, in its totality, controversial and refreshing.' - Building Design'...a timely book...a challenging book... - Pergamon Book Reviews'It enables planners, designers and community groups to make cities more sustainable and gives practical advice on methods of design and planning.' - The Leisure ManagerTable of ContentsPreface. Theories. Planning. Urbanism. Landscape design. Open space planning. Gardens. References. Index.
£56.04
John Wiley & Sons Inc A Quest for Life An Autobiography
Book SynopsisA fascinating account of the life and work of a visionary genius--the father of ecological planning Ian McHarg has done more to advance the principles of environmentally responsible design and planning than anyone alive today.Table of ContentsGrowing Up in Scotland. Soldier, 1939-1946. Harvard, 1946-1950. Scotland, 1950-1954. University of Pennsylvania, 1954-1964. Design with Nature, 1964-1970. The Environmental Decade. A New Life. Retrospect and Prospect. A Poem to the World's Children. Chronology. List of Awards. Bibliography and Inventory of Projects. Index.
£51.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Urban Forest
Book SynopsisUrban forestry includes not only the city -street, it includes city parks and recreation areas as well as suburban areas. It involves city planning, forestry for development, construction of an infrastructure to care and nurture trees, funding, and community action. This title deals with the aspects of managing all facets of these areas.Table of ContentsComprehensive Management: The Concept and Requirements. A Responsible Organization. The Urban Forestry Environment. Determining What the Urban Forest Needs. Planning and Budgeting for Urban Forestry. Program Implementation. Leveraging Your Efforts. Summary. Appendices. Index.
£223.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc Architectural Follies in America
Book SynopsisArchitectural Follies in America More than mere curiosities, all of the architectural follies described in this illustrated guide are masterpieces in their own right.Table of ContentsCloud-Capp'd Towers. Pavilions of Splendor. Gorgeous Palaces. Scrap Shacks. Miracle Houses (The American Dream). Parks and Gardens. Solemn Temples. The Great Globe Itself. Eyecatchers. Replicas, Copies, and the Seven Wonders of the World. Billboard and Animal Architecture. ...And the Rest. Gazetteer. Illustrations.
£31.30
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ecological Design and Planning
Book SynopsisThis collection of essays on ecological landscape design and planning stresses the preservation and enhancment of the ecological function of the site being designed. It discusses a central issue of the field -- the incorporation of ecological principles in landscape design and planning.Table of ContentsRETROSPECT. Landscape Ecological Planning (F. Ndubisi). The Expanded Field of Landscape Architecture (E. Meyer). Ecology and Landscape as Agents of Creativity (J. Corner). Landscape Design and Nature (L. Olin). PROSPECT. Landscape Architecture and the Changing City (M. Laurie). Ecology and the Urban Aesthetic (M. Johnson). Bioregional Planning and Ecosystem Protection (C. Reiniger). Signature-Based Landscape Design (J. Woodward). RESPECT. Beyond Stewardship Toward Partnership (S. Schauman). Fostering Living Landscapes (C. Franklin). Images of an Ideal Landscape and the Consequences for Design andPlanning (M. Vroom). Ecology and Design (I. McHarg). Index.
£72.86
John Wiley & Sons Inc Wood in the Landscape A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisWood is one of the most common materials used in landscape design, whether in walls, fences, decks, pergolas, or other freestanding structures. This book provides essential information for those who design, specify, and install wood in landscape design, including thorough explanations of wood's properties and behavior when exposed to the elements.Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix 1. INTRODUCTION 3 WOOD AS A BUILDING MATERIAL 3 HISTORY OF WOOD IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 5 2. MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES 21 WOOD COMPOSITION 21 SIZING AND SURFACING 26 FINISHES AND COATINGS 32 WOOD PRESERVATIVE TREATMENTS 41 MECHANICAL FASTENERS AND CONNECTORS 44 WOOD CONNECTORS 50 ADHESIVES 54 3. CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES 57 STRUCTURES 58 FENCES 64 GATES 86 RETAINING WALLS 93 FREESTANDING WALLS 97 DECKS 99 ARBORS AND PERGOLAS 127 FREESTANDING STRUCTURES: GAZEBOS, PAVILIONS, AND CABINS 135 BRIDGES 158 APPENDIX A ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABLE METHODS OF WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCTION 173 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATION STANDARDS 185 APPENDIX C SAMPLE SECTION ORGANIZATION 187 APPENDIX D RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES 189 GLOSSARY 191 REFERENCES 197 INDEX 199
£74.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ready Set Practice
Book SynopsisA textbook for professional practice in landscape architecture degree programmes, which will guide the reader through planning a successful career in landscape architecture. It covers all areas, from marketing, through project management and legal issues to technical specifications.Table of ContentsHistorical Perspective. Ethical Perspectives and Professional Conduct. Forms of Professional Practice. Professional Continuum. Marketing Yourself. Professional Service. Organizational Perspectives. Starting a Small Design Firm. Business Marketing. Office Records. Life of a Project. Legal Issues. Professional Services Contracts. Technical Specifications. Contract Administration. Concluding Thoughts. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
£74.66
Thames & Hudson Ltd Piet Oudolf Landscapes In Landscapes
Book SynopsisPiet Oudolf, one of world's most visionary and influential landscape gardeners, is at the forefront of the New Perennial planting movement. This title features twenty-three of Oudolf's most beautiful public and private gardens. It explains how these gardens and the plants fit the specific environment.Trade Review'The landmark book by an historically significant designer and wildly knowledgeable plantsman … Piet Oudolf ranks among the greats, and his co-author Noel Kingsbury is his prophet. The book design by Dutch artist Irma Boom turns this into something extraordinary … All should win prizes' - BBC Gardens Illustrated'Impressive, modern, mind-altering … the perfect tome to indulge deeper into Oudolf’s Dutch genius' - English Garden'A stunning display of Oudolf’s œuvre … Admirers of Oudolf’s work, and anyone interested in designing with perennials or in naturalistic planting, will find this book repays close attention and is a useful addition to their bookshelf' - Garden Design Journal'Refreshingly presented in a way that allows the documentation of Oudolf’s work to speak for itself - light on text and heavy on double-page photographs in which you can lose yourself' - House & GardenTable of ContentsForeword – Robert Hammond • Hesmerg Garden, Sneek, The Netherlands 350m2 • Barcelona Garden, Barcelona, Spain 1,000m2 • Thews Garden, Fauluck, Germany 1,200m2 • Il Giardino delle Vergini, Venice, Italy 2,000m2 • Bury Court, Surrey, England 2,000m2 • Boon Garden, Oost zaan, The Netherlands 2,500m2 • Potters Fields Park, London, England 2,500m2 • Berne Park, Bottrop, Germany 3,000m • Witteveen Garden, Rotterdam,The Netherlands 3,000m2 • Wisley, Royal Horticultural Society Garden, Surrey, England 3,400m2 • 84 Dream Park, Enköping, Sweden 4,000m2 • Gräfl icher Park, Bad Driburg, Germany 4,500m2 • Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Norfolk, England 4,500m2 • County Cork Garden, Ireland 5,500m2 • Riverside Residence, Bonn, Germany 6,000m2 • Skärholmen Park, Stockholm, Sweden 8,000m2 • Lurie Garden, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois 10,000m2 • Oudolf Garden, Hummelo, The Netherlands 10,000m2 •The High Line, New York, New York 11,000m2 • The Battery, New York, New York 11,500m2 • Trentham Estate, Staffordshire, England 12,300m2 • Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, England 15,000m2 • Nantucket Garden, Massachusetts 25,000m2
£32.00
University of California Press Gardens Are For People Third edition
Book SynopsisThis text contains the essence of Thomas Church's design philosophy, as well as practical advice. It is illustrated by site plans and photographs of some of the 2000 gardens that Church designed during his career.Table of ContentsPreface MICHAEL LAURIE Selected Bibliography MICHAEL LAURIE Foreword GRACE HALL Design 1 Introduction Discussion of historical precedent and the current attitude toward gardens. 2 The Site Affects Design Organization of the garden related to the characteristics of the site, its topography and soil, orientation and views, existing features and trees adjoining the property, and climatic conditions. 3 Design Principles Involving the principles affine art, unity, function, simplicity, and scale. Family needs, specific tastes and interests, upkeep. 4 Garden Architecture The house, entrance and other structures, pergola, pool house, steps, gazebo, etc. must interrelate with the design of the garden in terms of materials and forms. 5 The Palette Gardens are composed of a variety of materials and components. In this chapter these are illustrated as a vocabulary of design, including paving, pattern, plant materials, shadow, sculpture and water. 6 Swimming in the Garden A Garden Tour 7 Town and Country Gardens An informal walk through the gardens showing how some of the initial problems were solved, and how the application of good design principles produced the desired effect. 8 The Author's Garden Index
£33.15
Ebury Publishing Gardeners World 101 Ideas for Pots
Book SynopsisYou don''t even need a garden to enjoy growing beautiful plants as a pot or window box can be squeezed in anywhere. Whether you want to have colourful flowers or homegrown veg, Gardeners'' World 101 Pots is packed with fantastic planting recipes to try. All are easy to do and will produce great results without any hassle. There are ideas to create stunning displays for each season of the year, plus easy ways to grow veg in pots so your own homegrown produce is just outside your kitchen.You''ll never be stuck for ideas of what to plant with this handy little book.Gardeners'' World Magazine is Britain''s biggest selling gardening magazine, providing fresh ideas and clear advice every month. From plants and flowers to gardens and design, allotments and kitchen gardens to shopping guides and tried and tested reviews, Gardeners'' World Magazine features the top names in BBC gardening, such as Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Carol Klein and the Gardener
£9.49
Penguin Young Readers The Permaculture Garden
£21.87
Octopus Publishing Group Garden Design Bible 40 great offthepeg designs
Book SynopsisDo you dream of transforming your back garden into a romantic retreat? Would you like to make a modern-day Utopia on your balcony? Is your ideal outdoor space a minimalist design with easy-to-care-for plants or a family garden with room to grow culinary herbs? Whatever your desire, the Garden Design Bible has a plan that you can adapt to your own space. Choose from 40 off-the-peg designs, or mix and match elements from several to create your ideal garden. Each of the designs is fully illustrated and has a comprehensive plant list and planting diagram. With a huge range of plants, styles and uses, this inspirational yet practical book is the next best thing to hiring a gardener!
£18.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Archaeologies of Landscape
Book Synopsis* Wide--ranging geographical and historical coverage. * Includes new research data. * Includes contributions from a variety of perspectives. .Trade Review"Good insights for landscape historians and archaeologists." Landscape History "The varied contributions and stimulating interpretations combine with a strong and thought-provoking introduction by the editors and useful concluding commentaries on sacred landscapes and everyday places and cosmologies to produce a well-structured book of unusually powerful appeal." LandscapesTable of Contents1. Archaeological Landscapes: Constructed, Conceptualized, Ideational: A. Bernard Knapp and Wendy Ashmore. Part I: Ethnographic and Historical Cases:. 2. Identifying Ancient Sacred Landscapes in Australia: From Physical to Social: Paul S. C. Taçon. 3. Creating Social Identity in the Landscape: Tidewater, Virginia 1600-1750: Lisa Kealhofer. 4. Conceptual Landscapes in the Egyptian Nile Valley: Janet E. Richards. 5. Buddhist Landscapes in East Asia: Gina L. Barnes. 6. Mountains, Caves, Water: Ideational Landscapes of the Ancient Maya: James E. Brady and Wendy Ashmore. Part II: Protohistoric / Ethnohistoric Cases:. 7. The Inca Cognition of Landscape: Archaeology, Ethnohistory, and the Aesthetic of Alterity: Maarten van de Guchte. 8. The Ideology of Settlement: Ancestral Keres Landscapes in the Northern Rio Grande: James E. Snead and Robert W. Preucel. Part III: Prehistoric Cases:. 9. Centering the Ancestors: Cemeteries, Mounds and Sacred Landscapes of the Ancient North American Midcontinent: Jane E. Buikstra and Douglas K. Charles. 10. Ideational and Industrial Landscape of Prehistoric Cyprus: A. Bernard Knapp. 11. The Mythical Landscapes of the British Iron Age: John C. Barrett. Part IV: Commentaries:. 12. Sacred Landscapes: Constructed and Conceptualized: Carole L. Crumley. 13. Exploring Everyday Places and Cosmologies: Peter van Dommelen. Index.
£38.66
