PublishedImages Ltd, July 2008 |
ISBN9781864702347 |
FormatHardcover, 256 pages |
Dimensions28.6cm × 28.6cm × 2.4cm |
A garden, whether small or large, is made up of many different elements and details. Grouping these design elements is like a recipe: choosing a balance of the right details creates a perfect garden in any space. 'Garden Details' breaks down the elements of garden design and shows how each can be used to create unique garden spaces.
It includes ideas for a multitude of garden elements - from distinctive stonewalls and manicured formal lines to artistic whimsy and colour-coordinated borders - in a variety of garden types ranging from water gardens through to drought-tolerant dry gardens. Marg Thornell's sumptuous photographs transport you from one garden to the next - in locations as diverse as Australia, England, Europe and the United States - and reveal how to make the most of your own garden space. This valuable sourcebook can be used in many ways: from browsing for inspiration with nothing particular in mind to a more purposeful search to help with a particular project on the drawing board. 'Garden Details' is a book to immerse yourself in - to motivate you to create the garden paradise you want and deserve.
Whether you are a complete novice or a professional landscape designer, 'Garden Details' will provide you with all the ideas and inspiration you need to make your garden truly spectacular. SELLING POINTS: - Features hundreds of sumptuous photographs of gardens in locations as diverse as Australia, Europe and the United States - Contains easy-to-follow topical chapters on garden elements (colour, foliage, borders, structure, art and sculpture) and garden types (from formal to contemporary gardens, water gardens to dry gardens, and spiritual gardens to kitchen gardens) - Provides useful and practical suggestions - breaking down garden elements to show how each can be used to create unique garden spaces - Suggests specific plants to complement the many different types of garden covered - Includes comprehensive index of plant names - A valuable sourcebook for budding home gardeners to professional or landscape gardeners 511 col.
