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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. …
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 10:25:09 (17855 readers) |
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One of the most difficult tasks for a designer is to translate concepts into specific and detailed organizations of space. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. This perceptive resource examines …
Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 10:13:38 (14799 readers) |
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The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden | Japanese gardens have long been admired for their capacity to improve on nature through impeccable design, detail and composition, properties that elevate them from mere gardens to sacred spaces. Infinite Spaces is a remarkable reflection of the Japanese garden, …
Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:29:45 (11719 readers) |
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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, …
Contributed by amazon 31.03. 2007 20:07:23 (15116 readers) |
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Gardens by Design Series | Wildflowers bring to many of us remembrance of a lost world of childhood enchantment of woodlands, riverbanks, and lush fields. In this lovely album, brimming with color pictures and fascinating botanical details, Britain s National Trust brings us some of the nation s most …
Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:58:44 (13544 readers) |
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Add beauty to your landscape with one of nature s most enduring elements - stone. Whether it s a cobblestone patio or a fieldstone path, Ideas and How-To: Stone Landscaping by Meredith Books will show you how to create popular stone objects that accentuate your home. With detailed illustrations and savvy …
Contributed by amazon 17.03. 2008 11:05:13 (11119 readers) |
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Building with Nature | The Berkeley hills offer great natural beauty and sensitive landscape design that skillfully incorporates the architecture into the natural environment. In the early 20th century, architects inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement worked to integrate the hills large outcrops of …
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 10:26:53 (11242 readers) |
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Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden | With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style …
Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2008 21:44:34 (11670 readers) |
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Natural swimming pools rely on the correct balance of plants and microorganisms to clean and purify the water. They are a safe place for children to play and birds to drink, and are a dramatic example of ecological design, combining the natural and man-made worlds while creating beauty. These pools offer …
Contributed by amazon 31.03. 2007 19:44:08 (17112 readers) |
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Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & Garden) | To have a home that’s more in touch with the earth, you don’t have to start from the ground up! It’s possible—and more environmentally friendly—to go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, …
Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 11:01:30 (12009 readers) |
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Known for their bright colors and dramatic forms, dahlias are enjoying a surge of popularity in today s gardens. From pompons to waterlilies few flowers can boast such a variety of choices for every garden and gardener. In this delightful and profusely illustrated encyclopedia, noted hybridizer and nurseryman …
Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 12:07:28 (15067 readers) |
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View From the Top | No longer just kid’s stuff, modern treehouses are often used as retreats ranging from simple playrooms to two-storied adventure complexes. Features detailed case studies, including information about the design, planning, and building processes. Photographs of interiors and exteriors …
Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:28:36 (16505 readers) |
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This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of …
Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:17:01 (11729 readers) |