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Japanese Garden Design (1015 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 10:25:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In Japanese Garden Design , landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens. ...

Landscape Design (602 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.07 2007 on 22:47:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Landscape Design: Theory and Application was written from a blended perspective of a horticulturist and landscape architect who together have over 25 years of university teaching experience in landscape design. This text discusses design tools used by landscape design professionals and then describes how to use these tools to graphically represent a landscape design concept. It introduces the topic of design as a process and how human preferences impact landscape design components. Students will ...

Landscaping Principles and Practices (905 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.04 2007 on 22:05:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Succeeding as a landscape professional requires not only mastery of horticultural skills but also of the business aspects of the industry. Landscaping: Principles and Practices thoroughly examines both sides of the business, providing the knowledge necessary to perform multiple skills expertly, efficiently and profitably. It teaches such skills as graphic design, installation, maintenance, pricing, human resource management, contract development and the use of industry-specific technology. The r ...

Planting Design Illustrated (572 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 14:49:25 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This is one of the most comprehensive books on Planting Design. It fills in the blank 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 des ...

The Authentic Garden (330 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:41:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Five Principles for Cultivating A Sense of Place| What makes a garden authentic? For American gardeners, this question can be vexing. Because America is a comparatively young nation, it hasnt had much time to develop an indigenous garden style. Gardeners have tended to turn to other national traditions—such as Italys, Japans, or Englands—for inspiration. The unhappy result of this piecemeal stylistic borrowing has been the creation of gardens that bear no relationship to local landscapes and his ...

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (623 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:59:18 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series | Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design. ...

Collins Wildlife Gardener (415 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:33:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead shows how to create suitable habitats without compromising on the aesthetics. The book begins by examining the appeal of gardening for wildlife and why it is ecologically beneficial to do so, then goes on to teach the essential principles for creating wildlife-friendly habitats. A detailed resources sec ...

Indoor Gardening the Organic Way (436 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 21:06:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

How to Create a Natural and Sustaining Environment for Your Houseplants | Chock full of up-to-date information on using all-natural growing principles in the specialized indoor environment, Indoor Gardening the Organic Way reveals how to grow houseplants the way nature intended. It invites the reader to join the growing ranks of gardeners reaping the benefits of creating a gentler, more natural environment by treating houseplants to a healthful, toxin-free lifestyle. ...

Gardening with a Wild Heart (502 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.08 2007 on 10:19:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Restoring Californias Native Landscapes at Home | Judith Lowrys voice and experiences make a rich matrix for essays that include discussions of wildflower gardening, the ecology of native grasses, wildland seed-collecting, principles of natural design, and plant/animal interactions. This lyrical and articulate mix of the practical and the poetic combines personal story, wildland ecology, restoration gardening practices, and native plant horticulture. ...

Professional Planting Design (789 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.03 2007 on 20:07:23 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, Professional Planting Design covers the basics as well as the advanced concepts of planting design including: selecting plant characteristics, types of mixed bed plantings, structuring and composing mixed beds, creating mixed palettes for seasonal variation, designing in elevation and plan view, and choosing plants. Youll find coverage of design, landscape architecture, and horticulture interwoven throughout the guide, along with detailed steps f ...

The Composed Garden (110 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.08 2008 on 12:02:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

THE COMPOSED GARDEN is the culminating work of one of Californias most brilliant garden designers , Harland Hand. Lushly illustrated with photographs of Hands gardens, this meticulously written guide describes his distinctive design principles, as well as practical strategies for using plants, hardscaping, repetitive and irregular elements, and texture and color in the garden. Brainy, ambitious, and uncompromising, THE COMPOSED GARDEN presents a unified and detailed theory of landscaping that em ...

William Robinson (112 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:57:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Wild Gardener | Like his contemporary Gertrude Jekyll , William Robinson made enormous contributions to the world of gardening. More than any other gardener, he was responsible for sweeping out the rigid Victorian style and ushering in a more relaxed look that used native plants. Here, Richard Bisgrove explores Robinson’s design principles and his transformative role in English gardening . Robinson’s groundbreaking ideas are displayed in numerous illustrations, including photographs of Robin ...

The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening (270 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 13:08:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Natural , Sustainable, Organic | In this updated second edition of the popular guide, Ann Lovejoy explains how to create a gorgeous ornamental garden following the principles and techniques of organic and sustainable gardening. Emphasizing good soil prep, composting, drainage, mulching, and proper plant selection, the book covers every step from landscaping and design to soil prep to planting beds, all with the goal of creatinga lovely garden without chemical fertilizers or pest control. Janet L ...

Secrets of Companion Planting (471 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.05 2008 on 11:10:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Plants That Help, Plants That Hurt | Transform a messy, tangled garden into a lush, productive retreat with this simple yet thorough handbook. The basics of companion gardening can be easily integrated into one’s gardening style using the nurturing power of Mother Nature and taking fundamental principles into account. Not merely a seasonal occupation or hobby, companion planting is a natural way to restore balance to outdoor spaces. ...

Planting Design (582 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:55:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Home gardeners with a keen interest in design, as well as professional landscape designers, will find invaluable advice in this new approach. The book focuses on the general principles behind creating successful and beautiful plant combinations in both time and space-working with perennials in the context of trees, shrubs, and the surrounding landscape. ...

Niwaki (786 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 09:59:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Pruning, Training and Shaping Japanese Garden Trees | Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki . In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. ...

Pots in the Garden (748 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 10:53:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Expert Design and Planting. No longer a technique just for apartment dwellers or novice gardeners, the use of ornamental containers on decks, patios, terraces, and in the garden itself can save time, space, and money, while offering experienced home gardeners unique creative challenges, site flexibility, and experimental fun. ...

Creative Vegetable Gardening (450 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.05 2008 on 11:14:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Working from the belief that a vegetable garden, whatever its size, can be as beautiful as a conventional garden of flowers and shrubs, this colorful guide shows how to apply the principles of good design to a kitchen plot. Find out how to use the vibrant texture, colors, and forms of vegetables, herbs, and fruit to create glorious effects and intriguing patterns without jeopardizing their productivity. ...

Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management (460 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:59:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The essential book on turfgrass management, now revised and updated. Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Third Edition introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, career paths, and much more. ...

The Education Of A Gardener (675 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 08:03:43 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Russell Page, one of the legendary gardeners and landscapers of the twentieth century, designed gardens great and small for clients throughout the world. His memoirs, born of a lifetime of sketching, designing, and working on site, are a mixture of engaging personal reminiscence, keen critical intelligence, and practical know-how. They are not only essential reading for today’s gardeners, but a master’s compelling reflection on the deep sources and informing principles of his art. ...