Garden Design: A Book of Ideas - Softcover

Howcroft, Heidi; Majerus, Marianne

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43 ratings by Goodreads

9781770858749: Garden Design: A Book of Ideas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1770858741 ISBN 13: 9781770858749

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2017

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A valuable and inspiring resource for advanced and beginner gardeners alike.

"Paging through the exquisite photographs in this coffee-table book is like being given a sneak peek into some of the world's most gorgeous private outdoor space." -- Publishers Weekly

"If you buy Mom one garden book for Mother's Day, make it this one." -- National Post

With sales of 25,000 and now back in print, Garden Design is an essential purchase for all retail and library garden collections. It is a must-have visual reference for garden owners, with over 600 images of gardens and garden elements along with incisive advice on garden design. Through the pictures and words, it takes readers from concept to execution of a personalized garden built on sound design principles.

The sample gardens shown are large and small, urban and rural, and in a wide range of styles. Every aspect of designing a garden is explored, from assessing a property to choosing a style, selecting the right components, such as landscaping and boundaries, and tackling more challenging spaces. A gallery of 22 case studies further illustrates how to design a personal paradise.

Each chapter instructs on numerous related topics and presents illustrative case studies:

Basics: Where, Why and What: A Question of Style; Contemporary Design; Classical Design; Natural Design
The Components
Structure: The Backbone of a Garden; Paths and Drives; Patios and Terraces; Enclosure and Barriers
Shaping the Garden: Greenery and Flowers; Furnishing the Garden
Difficult Plots and Tricks of the Trade.

The lavish spreads address topics such as paved patios, and offer a variety of photographs in different styles with concise practical text. Case studies inspire with imagery and information.

Garden Design: A Book of Ideas is an ideal resource for the home gardener. It will continue to inspire as the garden matures and changes over the seasons and years.

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This book is filled with gorgeous gardens that will send your imagination into overdrive!!--Bella Rogers"Bella's Rose Cottage Blog" (02/21/2017)

I love this book because there are over 300 pages of beautiful ideas for the garden with a little description of each photo and to me a picture is worth a thousand words... I really recommend this book.-- (02/18/2017)

A vital book for all your gardening needs and questions. You will refer to it often during the growing season for inspiration... Every page boasts a new idea and concept you will enjoy duplicating, giving you challenges in your own garden. No matter where you live, the book will inspire your green thumb and garden know-how, giving you a yard that will be the envy of the neighborhood. You don't have to tell them this book was the catalyst for your creative genius.-- (11/01/2017)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] If you buy Mom one garden book for Mother's Day, make it this one. The coffee table book features [24] rarely exhibited real life case studies and over 600 brilliant images of a variety of lush gardens rich with detail, teaching gardeners that there isn't just one way to design. Outstanding photography accompanies Howcroft's advice; luxurious gardens are lit and shaded against sunsets, frost, mist and dew linger vividly against trees and shrubbery, while the scent of moistened soil, fresh grass and bark seem to radiate off the page. From urban to rural this is garden porn fit for any mom with a green thumb.-- (05/09/2015)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] It is, as the subtitle indicates, "a book of ideas" waiting to be imitated since imitation is believed to be the sincerest form of flattery. Pictorial subjects include, among many other topics, an all-season kitchen garden, prairie homage, contemporary rose parterre, slope gardening, walls and entranceways. The photos are large, lush, color-saturated and worth the price of admission.-- (05/06/2015)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] The authors of this essential book provide solid content, as well as visual inspiration, to suggest a style of garden that represents our individual tastes. Leaving no stone unturned, the basic aspects of true garden design are touched upon in what I would call a "garden journey" book. Heidi Howcroft and Marianne Majerus give the reader absolutely superb visual content on the options available when considering crafting your personal space... I recommend this book not just because the photos are absolutely stunning, but because the content, from cover to cover provides easy-to-understand, worthwhile information that one can use, no matter the level of gardening experience. Whether you are designing a new garden or enhancing a familiar one, this is a great book to have on the reference shelf.-- (02/01/2016)

This is a book of coffee table quality beauty, as well as being an overview of classic garden elements and styles, and a survey of current trends... The text is easy to read and offers many helpful ideas even to a relatively experienced gardener. The photos are gorgeous... I think this is an excellent book.-- (03/05/2017)

This book is a dream for garden photographers, simply beautiful to flip through the pages, enjoying the pictures and reading garden design ideas... I encourage any gardener to pick up a copy.-- (02/19/2017)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] Whether you live in an urban apartment or a country cottage, Garden Design: A Book of Ideas will help you effectively plan the space you have. You'll find guidance on everything from selecting plants for soil type and seasonality to materials for paths, walls, and garden art. A series of case studies further illustrates how to design your personal paradise.-- (09/01/2015)

[Review of hardcover edition: ] This collaboration between U.K.-based Howcroft, a landscape architect and author of more than 20 books, and award-winning garden photographer Majerus will make readers want to take a long walk in a fragrant garden. Without any hint of didacticism, Howcroft presents a wide range of garden spaces with the aim of inspiring gardeners and showing the breadth of possibility for beauty and diversity in outdoor spaces. The text encourages would-be gardeners to consider the location and soil type, the surrounding architecture, and their goals for the garden. It presents a series of case studies, showing different gardens and how and why they achieve their beauty and distinctive style. Paging through the exquisite photographs in this coffee-table book is like being given a sneak peek into some of the world's most gorgeous private outdoor spaces. It includes sections on types of paving, enclosures, garden furniture, and art. This book will inspire readers to envision what is possible even in the smallest, most improbable spaces.-- (02/03/2015)

Book Description:

A comprehensive sourcebook of the best contemporary ideas for garden owners, architects and designers.

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