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Timber Press
Language
English
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"This thoughtful, intelligent book is all about connectivity, addressing a natural world in which we are the primary influence." -The New York Times Books Review
Many gardeners today want a home landscape that nourishes and fosters wildlife, but they also want beauty, a space for the kids to play, privacy, and maybe even a vegetable patch. Sure, it's a tall order, but The Living Landscape shows you how to do it. You'll learn the strategies for...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the defining moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda Chisholm explores how social, political, and economic influences shaped garden design principles. The book is organized chronologically and by theme, starting with the medieval garden Alhambra and ending with the modern naturalism of the Lurie Garden. Sumptuously illustrated, The History of Landscape...
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Language
English
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Award-winning designer Matt Keightley presents gardens created either by him or by other leading contemporary designers. Each case study discusses the goal or inspiration for the design and includes a detailed plan, a design checklist, and information on the materials and plants used complete with a wealth of gorgeous photographs. Four types of gardens are covered--showstoppers, family-friendly, minimalist, and plant-lover, and all types of outdoor...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Homeowners spend billions of hours--and dollars--watering, mowing, and maintaining their lawns. Free yourself with this colorful, accessible guide to the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, low-water, money-saving options.
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The most comprehensive source of inspired design ideas and practical solutions for all landscaping and outdoor living spaces. Practical design advice as well as over 350 innovative ideas combine to give homeowners the only sourcebook they'll need to make smart design, buying, and installation decisions"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
A.C. Burke & Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A short history of landscaping careers, basic design concepts, common residential styles, site analysis, design program, drawing a plan, making a budget, and more. Applies the entire design process to a home landscape. PPR included.
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Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Residential consumption represents nearly one quarter of North America's total energy use and the average homeowner spends thousands of dollars a year on power bills. To help alleviate this problem, Energy-Wise Landscape Design presents hundreds of practical ways everyone can save money, time, and effort while making their landscapes more environmentally healthy, ecologically rich, and energy efficient. Combining general guidelines with tips, techniques,...