Garden Spaces: Simple Solutions for Planning and Design

Garden Spaces: Simple Solutions for Planning and Design

by George Carter (Author), George Carter (Author)

Synopsis

A practical book divided into thematic chapters. The first chapter looks at the basic garden plan and how space can be used in different shaped or sized gardens. The following chapters looks at ways of enlivening, or disguising unpleasant aspects of a gardens perimeters; how to make the most of both light and shade; the best ground surface substitutes for grass and paving; and ideas taken from stage designs to create theatrical effects in a garden, as well as how to rearrange space for a garden party.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 01
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 15 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 1845333071
ISBN 13: 9781845333072
Book Overview: An easy-to-follow garden design sourcebook packed with inspired ideas, advice and practical information. Specially taken photographs, and easy-to-follow plans and drawings show what different schemes look like. There is no book on the market that looks specifically at this key aspect of garden design. Expert advice from an award-winning garden designer. Any gardener, whether experienced or a beginner, who is planning or redesigning their garden. Recent television makeover programmes have created a new and wide audience for garden owners who want to design their own gardens.

Author Bio
Marianne Majerus is a leading garden photographer whose work is widely published in magazines and books. Her books with George Carter include Gardening with Herbs, Gardening with Containers, Projects for Small Gardens, and Living with Plants and The New London Garden (both Mitchell Beazley)