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Discover the timeless wisdom of John Brookes MBE, one of the most influential garden designers of all time. Renowned as 'the man who made the modern garden', Brookes transformed the way we think about outdoor spaces, making them not just places for plants, true extensions of the home.
In How to Design a Garden, Brookes shares his groundbreaking design philosophy, practical methods, and enduring advice drawn from decades of teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world. Whether you’re a professional designer, a student of landscape architecture, or a passionate home gardener, this book will inspire you to create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and liveable.
Inside you'll find:
- A clear, practical approach to designing gardens that suit modern lifestyles
- Brookes’ insights on environmental sustainability and linking the garden to its setting
- A directory of 50 essential plants
- Inspirational ideas and real-world tips from one of the most respected voices in garden design
This revised and updated edition of How to Design a Gardenwhy John Brookes' ideas remain as relevant today as when he first introduced them. Thoughtful, practical, and visionary, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to design a garden that truly works for the people who use it.
'The most inspired and inspiring teacher of garden design.' Cleve West
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About the Author
John Brookes (1933-2018) designed gardens all around the world, among them the College Green Garden at Westminster Abbey, the English Walled Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Barakura English Garden in Tateshina, Japan, the Zespol Palace Park in Kikole, Poland, and many gardens in Russia, the Middle East, and all over Europe and North and South America. He also taught garden design all over the world, and in 1980 he founded the Clock House School of Garden Design at Denmans, West Sussex. John Brookes was awarded an MBE for garden design and services to horticulture, the Award of Distinction of the American Association of Professional Landscape Designers, the Garden Writers’ Association of America Award of Excellence, and countless other international awards, including four Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals. He lived at Denmans in West Sussex
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