Design In The Plant Collector S Garden
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Design In The Plant Collector S Garden
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Author : Roger Turner
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 2005
Design In The Plant Collector S Garden written by Roger Turner and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Gardening categories.
DRAFT COPY ** All gardeners love plants but if you love them too much the chances are you will end up with a plant collection rather than a garden. Help is at hand from confirmed plantaholic and architect Roger Turner, who describes how to indulge a passion for collecting plants without forfeiting the joys of a coherent, well-designed garden. Happily, the book prescribes little need to curb the excesses of plant addiction but simply recommends ways of focusing it to the advantage of all who share or visit your garden.Good collections of anything, and plants are no exception, need to be displayed well so that you can see them properly. The first part of the book looks at the structure of the garden as a whole, the balance of 'empty space' to 'planted space', the use of framing devices, and the value of paths in providing routes around the garden. At the heart of the book is a large section on plants that proposes ideas and solutions for making gardens with different types of plant collections. Here you will find schemes for displaying collections of trees from small groups to full-scale arboreta; recommendations for single-genus collections, such as penstemons, that look well planted together in one bed; and the ideal 'space-holder' plants that cover bare earth before prize bulbs emerge. Here, too, he describes how to balance the demands of individualistic shrubs with those of easy-going perennials, how to bring attention to diminutive but interesting ajugas or erodiums, and how to spot a plant with presence from fifty paces.Over 200 eye-catching and informative photographs highlight successful planting methods and illustrate the rewards to be gained from finding the perfect setting fora treasured plant. Plant enthusiasts, collectors and gardeners everywhere will unite in their enthusiasm for this practical book that provides the key to making beautiful gardens while keeping the spotlight on the plants.
The Collector S Garden
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Author : Kenneth Druse
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 2004
The Collector S Garden written by Kenneth Druse and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Gardening categories.
Now in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of America's most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can "collect" plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden or abandoning good design. Listings of plant sources, societies, and organizations have been updated for this edition. The Collector's Garden is the recipient of the Garden Writers Association Quill & Trowel Award for Best Photography (Book), and The American Horticultural Society's Annual Book Award.
Windcliff
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Author : Daniel J. Hinkley
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-09-22
Windcliff written by Daniel J. Hinkley and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-22 with Gardening categories.
“Dan Hinkley is a rare man, generous, inspired, and gifted with an eye for beauty that is given to few people. How I long to wander again in the galloping beauty of his garden at Windcliff. Here it is, in all its inspiring wonder.” —Anna Pavord, author of Landskipping and The Curious Gardener Daniel Hinkley is widely recognized as one of the foremost modern plant explorers and one of the world’s leading plant collectors. He has created two outstanding private gardens—Heronswood and Windcliff. Both gardens, and the story of how one begat the other, are beautifully celebrated in Hinkley’s new book, Windcliff. In these pages you will delight in Hinkley’s recounting of the creation of his garden, the stories of the plants that fill its space, and in his sage gardening advice. Hinkley’s spirited ruminations on the audacity and importance of garden-making—contemplations on the beauty of a sunflower turning its neck from dawn to dusk, the way a plant’s scent can spur a memory, and much more—will appeal to the hearts of every gardener. Filled with Claire Takacs’s otherworldly photography, Windcliff is spectacular for both its physical beauty and the quality of information it contains.
The Plants That Shaped Our Gardens
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Author : David C. Stuart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Plants That Shaped Our Gardens written by David C. Stuart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Gardens categories.
Why do gardens look the way they do? David Stuart turns garden history upsideown and argues that it is the plants themselves that drive the evolution ofhe modern garden. Elements such as the herbaceous border, the rockery andhe rose garden were created not by garden designers but by ordinaryardeners inspired to find places for exciting new plants from around theorld.;In this book, the author reveals the hidden stories behind everydaylants. He describes their introduction to Europe and America, the adventuresnd bitter rivalry of budding collectors and botanists, and the spread of thelants' popularity, paying particular attention to the way gardens have beeneshaped and adapted to accommodate plants and show them off.
Designing Gardens With Plant Shapes
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Author : Carol Smith
language : en
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Release Date : 2011
Designing Gardens With Plant Shapes written by Carol Smith and has been published by Crowood Press (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Gardens categories.
Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes introduces a new visual approach to planting design. Instead of relying heavily on plant knowledge, it provides a practical, hands-on method for the design of planting, so that the final garden suits your needs and style. This innovative book sets out the principles of planting design, introduces the nine plant shapes and a selection of appropriate plants, and explains how all gardeners - from the novice to the experienced - can achieve a beautiful and rewarding garden. Topics covered: * Theoretical aspects of planting design * The nine plant shapes described and plant libraries suggested * The plant shapes method explained with practical drawing exercises * Advice on using colour in a planting scheme * Examples of three dimensional planting design schemes * Guide to planting process AUTHOR: Carol Smith is a professional garden designer and freelance lecturer. She has worked on several award-winning show gardens and teaches on all aspects of garden and planting design. SELLING POINTS: * An innovative book that introduces a new visual approach to planting design * It provides a practical, hands-on method of planting design rather than relying on plant knowledge * Sets out the principles of planting design, introduces the nine plant shapes and appropriate plants ILLUSTRATIONS: 132 colour photographs & 46 diagrams *
Dictionary Of British And Irish Botantists And Horticulturalists Including Plant Collectors Flower Painters And Garden Designers
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Author : Ray Desmond
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-12-23
Dictionary Of British And Irish Botantists And Horticulturalists Including Plant Collectors Flower Painters And Garden Designers written by Ray Desmond and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-23 with Science categories.
Over the past four centuries botanists and gardeners in the British Isles have gathered, maintained and propagated many varying species of plants. Their work has been documented in innumerable books and articles which are often difficult to trace. The Dictionary of British and Irish Botanists and Horticulturalists represents a time-saving reference source for those who wish to discover more about the lives and achievements of the horticulturalists listed. The dictionary's utility comes not only from indicating the major publications of the named authors, but also the location of their herbaria and manuscripts.; The previous 1977 edition of the Dictionary has for many years been a much used source of information for botanists, botanic artists and archivists. In this revised edition the scope has been expanded to include among its 13,000 entries flower painters in addition to botanical artists over 1400 entries and, for the first time, garden designers.; Finally the Dictionary should have international appeal since so many botanists and gardeners worked on collective plants overseas, in particular in North America and the British Commonwealth.; Each entry gives, wherever possible, details of dates and places of birth and death, educational qualifications, professional posts, honours and awards, publications, location of plant collections, manuscripts, drawings and portraits. Its main function, however, is to provide further biographical references to books and periodicals. Comprehensive classified indices facilitate access by professions and activities, countries, and plant interests.
The Bold Dry Garden
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Author : Johanna Silver
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2016-10-05
The Bold Dry Garden written by Johanna Silver and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-05 with Gardening categories.
“For those of you—and your numbers are growing—gardening in drought-stricken parts of the country, The Bold Dry Garden will quench your thirst for inspiration.” —New York Times Book Review Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The Bold Dry Garden offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you’ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed with growing and maintenance tips, profiles of signature plants for a dry garden, and innovative design techniques, The Bold Dry Garden has everything you need to create a garden that is lush, waterwise, and welcoming.
Landscape Architecture
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Author : Gang Chen
language : en
Publisher: ArchiteG, Inc.
Release Date : 2011
Landscape Architecture written by Gang Chen and has been published by ArchiteG, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture categories.
Absolutely fascinating! Informative, enlightening, and entertaining! This is one of the most comprehensive books on Planting Design. It fills in the blanks in this field and introduces poetry, painting, and symbolism into Planting Design. It covers in detail the two major systems in Planting Design: Formal Planting Design and Naturalistic Planting Design. It has numerous line drawings and photos to illustrate the Planting Design concepts and principles. Through in-depth discussions of historical precedents and practical case studies, it uncovers the fundamental design principles and concepts as well as underpinning philosophy for Planting Design. It is an indispensable reference book for Landscape Architecture students, designers, architects, urban planners, and ordinary garden lovers. What Others Are Saying About Planting Design Illustrated... "I found this book to be absolutely fascinating. You will need to concentrate while reading it but the effort will be well worth your time." -Bobbie Schwartz, Former President of APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) and Author of The Design Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together "This is a book that you have to read, and it is more than well worth your time. Gang Chen takes you well beyond what you'll learn in other books about basic principles like color, texture, and mass." -Jane Berger, Editor & Publisher of gardendesignonline "As a longtime consumer of gardening books, I am impressed with Gang Chen's inclusion of new information on planting design theory for Chinese and Japanese gardens. Many gardening books discuss the beauty of Japanese gardens, and a few discuss the unique charms of Chinese gardens, but this one explains how Japanese and Chinese history, geography, and artistic traditions bear on the development of each country's style. The material on traditional Western garden planting is thorough and inspiring, too. Planting Design Illustrated definitely rewards repeated reading and study; any garden designer will read it with profit." -Jan Whitner, Editor of the Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin "Enhanced with an annotated bibliography and informative appendices, Planting Design Illustrated offers an especially "reader friendly" and practical guide that makes it a very strongly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Gardening & Landscaping reference collections and supplemental reading lists." -Midwest Book Review "Where to start? Planting Design Illustrated is, above all, fascinating and refreshing! Not something the lay reader encounters every day, the book presents an unlikely topic in an easily digestible, easy to follow way. It is superbly organized, with a comprehensive table of contents, bibliography, and appendices. The writing, though expertly informative, maintains its accessibility throughout and is a joy to read. The detailed and beautiful illustrations expanding on the concepts presented were my favorite portion. One of the finest books I've encountered in this contest in the past five years." -Writer's Digest 16th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards Judge's commentary "The work in my view has incredible application to planting design generally and a system approach to what is a very difficult subject to teach, at least in my experience. Also featured is very beautiful philosophy of garden design principles bordering poetry. It's my strong conviction that this work needs to see the light of day by being published for the use of professionals, students & garden enthusiasts." -Donald C Brinkerhoff, FASLA, Chairman and CEO of Lifescapes International, Inc.
Gardening With Heirloom Plants
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Author : David Stuart
language : en
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Release Date : 2001-04
Gardening With Heirloom Plants written by David Stuart and has been published by Reader's Digest Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04 with categories.
This sumptuous guide to heirloom plants -- species that have been in cultivation for at least a century -- provides all the information and advice needed to grow these enduring favorites in any garden. Here is an enchanting and diverse selection of plants from the familiar to the exotic, as well as explanations on how to use them in an array of garden designs.Many garden types are covered, including: -- Cottage gardens -- Formal topiary gardens -- Wildflower gardens -- Meadow gardens -- Antique kitchen gardens -- Container gardensThis delightful journey through our horticultural heritage is enhanced with informative biographies of many of the plants, including where they originated and when they were introduced to the cultivated garden, as well as engaging profiles of the intrepid, often eccentric, plant collectors who traveled the world in search of unusual varieties.
Five Plant Gardens
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Author : Nancy J. Ondra
language : en
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-11
Five Plant Gardens written by Nancy J. Ondra and has been published by Storey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-11 with Gardening categories.
With literally hundreds of choices, it can be overwhelming to decide which perennials to plant in your garden. Nancy J. Ondra takes the stressful guesswork out of perennial garden planning by offering 52 vibrant designs, each made up of only five plants. Ondra tailors each simple design to a specific set of growing conditions, with plenty of tips to help your planting mature. Enjoy gardens full of sun-drenched blooming flowers and shade-loving greenery for years to come.