A Handbook for Garden Designers

A Handbook for Garden Designers

by Rosemary Alexander (Author), Karena Batstone (Author), Karena Batstone (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Offering a professional approach to garden design, the Handbook for Garden Designers follows the complete design process, from initial survey, draughting and planning, through to the successful completion of your plans. Providing the expertise necessary to tackle gardens of all kinds and sizes, the book includes over 100 plans, drawings, diagrams and pictures and is packed with practical advice, tips and techniques. Garden design involves everything from considering the soil and seasons, to supervising the construction of a garden and advising on future maintenance. This book will ensure that any budding designer, whether designing for themselves or a client, can successfully handle any brief.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 136
Edition: Updated ed
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Published: 01 Jul 2005

ISBN 10: 1844033708
ISBN 13: 9781844033706

Author Bio
Rosemary Alexander FRSA is Principal of the English Gardening School at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London, where she teaches design and graphics. She also lectures at the New York Botanic Garden. Trained as a landscape architect, she has worked on a wide range of gardens in Europe, the Middle East and the USA and has an international reputation as a garden designer. Karena Batstone trained in garden design at the English Gardening School and has a successful practice in London, transforming city gardens and roof terraces.