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Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Beginning gardeners and experts alike will appreciate this practical advice on virtually every aspect of gardening from choosing a plot to selecting flowers and water features. The instructions and advice encompass plans and proven techniques for planting traditional English, Japanese, herb, and rock gardens, and building structures such as fences and walls, arches, pergolas and trellises, as well as decking and pathways. More than 300 color photographs,...
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
A successful landscape design creates an environment that shows an understanding of natural process and facilitates intuitive interaction with its users. The materials in this book have been selected for the capacity to inspire innovative ideas on how to approach landscape design and construction.
14) Landscape ideas you can use: how to choose structures, surfaces & plants that transform your yard
Author
Publisher
Creative Pub. International
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Beautiful landscapes can be found in every corner of the country, but they didn't design themselves. Large or small, rural or urban, every outdoor space is an opportunity to showcase your yard with a little pizzazz. That's where this book comes in - much more than a pretty book of dreamy landscapes, you'll find common sense combines with the creative know-how to envision and embrace new landscape ideas and techniques for your specific home environment"--Cover,...
Author
Publisher
Iowa Garden Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"There's something about vintage garden photos: moments of beauty preserved from gardens long gone. Iowa gardens of the past features more than 250 color and grayscale images of beautiful Iowa gardens from mid-19th century to 1980, ornamented by Iowa seed catalog art. From impresive mansion grounds to flower-filled farmsteads, these gardens include: formal rose gardens, Victorian-style flower bedding, Japanese-inspired gardens, naturalistic pond and...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The book proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening, with a refreshing difference: instead of concentrating primarily on color, it brings flower shape to the fore, which results in a more aesthetically pleasing result. The featured plants include both perennials and annuals, and have been chosen for their ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. Emphasis is also placed on seasonal succession, the long-term...
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