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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
