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 | The history of garden ornament from the seventeenth century is covered in great detail with separate sections on lead, stone, bronze, marble and cast iron. The working techniques of the modellers and manufactories are discussed in detail as well as some of the gardens in which the finest examples may be found. This is a comprehensive work of original research. ...
Amazon / Antique Collectors Club Ltd / Book
 Price: 317.94 $ |  | First published at the beginning of the 20th century, this book by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) discusses garden ornaments as it relates to architecture and she links her comments to a selection of illustrations from the Country Life photographic collection to show what should or should not be done. It was however, not part of Gertrude Jekylls intention to encourage the use of garden ornaments but rather to explain how they could and should be used to achieve the best possible effect. Her book is ...
Amazon / Antique Collectors Club Ltd / Book
Price: 165.00 $ |  | A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all. ...
Amazon / Lark Books / Book
Price: 78.94 $ |  | Pattern and texture is one of the most important design elements in any good landscape. In paved surfaces, on fences and walls, and in garden ornaments and accents, pattern and texture creates visual interest and adds a feeling of depth and dimension in the landscape. Depending on the type of design and the nature of the materials used, a pattern can be soothing and restful, or dramatic and eye-catching. This book is a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to the use of pattern and mosaic in the ga ...
Amazon / Creative Publishing International / Book
Price: 62.70 $ |  | There are many elements that make a garden different and special. However, all too often these elements are seen as playing a secondary role, but in fact they dictate the flavour of the whole garden. In this book, Roy Strong gives these features the attention they deserve by covering all aspects of garden design - which plants to use, architectural features and garden ornaments. Moreover, he never loses sight of the small garden as an entity and always considers how the features relate to each o ...
Amazon / Conran Octopus / Book
Price: 46.55 $ |  | A simple bench or a charming birdbath, a graceful trellis or a weathered fountain--the right ornament in the right place can transform any garden into a lush, private Eden. Whether you have a classic suburban backyard, a small country garden, or a high-rise terrace with a city view, Garden Ornaments shows you how to select and position the perfect furniture and ornaments for any garden. Renowned gardener Martha Baker looks at a variety of beautiful gardens, accompanied by detail shots of furnitu ...
Amazon / Clarkson Potter / Book
Price: 45.00 $ |  | Tells the story of James Pulham & Sons, the eminent family of Victorian and Edwardian landscape artists who specialised in the construction of picturesque rock gardens. ...
Amazon / Antique Collectors Club Dist / Book
Price: 43.35 $ |  | Hampton Court Palace has the finest Baroque park and garden layout in Britain. Set within 2,000 acres of parkland and bounded on its south and east sides by the River Thames, the historic landscape possesses a rich overlay of garden improvements from the early 16th to the 21st centuries. This book explores the history of this landscape. Among the many themes it addresses are the role and impact of patrons, designers and estate workers; planting and horticultural techniques; statuary, fountains a ...
Amazon / Frances Lincoln / Book
Price: 29.42 $ | | | A simple bench or a charming birdbath, a graceful trellis or a weathered fountain--the right ornament in the right place can transform any garden into a lush, private Eden. Whether you have a classic suburban backyard, a small country garden, or a high-rise terrace with a city view, Garden Ornaments shows you how to select and position the perfect furniture and ornaments for any garden. Renowned gardener Martha Baker looks at a variety of beautiful gardens, accompanied by detail shots of furnitu ...
Amazon / Timber Press, Incorporated / Book
Price: 28.07 $ |  | This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of t ...
Amazon / University of Michigan Library / Book
Price: 23.99 $ |  | This guide to designing your garden is illustrated with black and white photographs. Contents Include: Gardens in the Past; The House, the Garden and the Countryside; Colour in the Garden; Water in the Garden; Ornaments and Ornamental Buildings in the Garden; The Formal Garden; The Picturesque Garden. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. ...
Amazon / Sanborn Press / Book
Price: 22.45 $ |  | From a review: I highly recommend this book! Directions are very clear, it offers a wide variety of designs for garden items using copper pipe. It has a concise list of supplies and equipment to both buy and make, with easy to understand directions for how to use everything safely. Cant wait to get started! This book gives you the knowledge and confidence! ...
Amazon / Trellis Craft / Book
Price: 21.95 $ |  | Statues, fountains, sundials, and obelisks--dont most of us want to live with beauty in a garden? Garden ornaments can breathe life into a garden, no matter its size. When art is placed in a garden, we are invited to explore and enjoy the experience. Abstract silhouettes, playful images, and forms in perfect balance bring discoveries with each new view. This new book presents nearly 500 color photographs of over 350 garden ornaments: animals, maidens, children, miniature trains, urns, gates, pav ...
Amazon / Schiffer Publishing / Book
Price: 21.56 $ |  | This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Duffield & Company in 1916 in 265 pages; Subjects: Gardens; Landsc ...
Amazon / General Books LLC / Book
Price: 19.99 $ |  | Originally published in 1901, Old Time Gardens by Alice Morse Earle was one of the most popular and influential garden books of the early twentieth century--and one of the first to be extensively illustrated with photographs. With the recent revival of interest in historic gardens and heirloom plants, Old Time Gardens has once again become a valued, if hard to find, resource for gardeners and landscape designers, and historians. This new edition, featuring an introduction by landscape historian ...
Amazon / UPNE / Book
Price: 14.49 $ |
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