Landscape gardening

First published in 1995, this invaluable guide to the trees, shrubs, ground covers, and smaller plants that thrive in New Mexico's many life zones and growing areas is now available in a long-awaited new edition.

An indispensable guide with 21 landscaping design plans for every type of terrain found in Texas.

'He was the best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Infuriating, irascible .

This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them.

Build a natural pond for wildlife, beauty, and quiet contemplation Typical backyard ponds are a complicated mess of pipes, pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals designed to adjust pH and keep algae at bay.

Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide.

Agrarian Landscapes in Transition researches human interaction with the earth.

Richard Taylor, author of the best-selling How to Read a Church, joins forces with garden historian Andrew Eburne to produce the ultimate guide to historic and modern gardens.

This book is about Arcadia and the pastoral tradition; what it has meant for successive generations and their vision of the landscape, as well as the implications this has had for its design and management.

There is something special about the English country house garden: from its quiet verdant lawns to its high yew hedges, this is a style much-desired and copied around the world.

Gardens are extensions of our homes, places in which we get outside to relax, entertain, and get some physical exercise.

The Times Best Gardening Books of 2022 Ornamental plants are the cornerstone of our gardens and we are spoiled for choice with literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select.

If you want to do your bit to support local biodiversity, start your own wildlife pond in your back garden.

Underestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design.

Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens.

Reconnect.

Plants are fundamental to life; they are used by all human groups and most animals.

The lily is an emotive flower, with cultural connotations of romance, remembrance, love and innocence.

Garden designer, lecturer and broadcaster Matt James explores how to design an urban outdoor space, no matter the size or location - from balconies and roof terraces to courtyards, basement areas and front gardens, factoring in areas for relaxation, play and growing your own produce.

Part how-to, part personal narrative, this book provides a practical guide for creating native-species ecogardens.

Smooth lawns, glassy pools, cool garden temples, mysterious woodland glades, evocative statuary .

Get into gardening and choose the right plant for every site with this perfect planting guide by RHS experts.

Although excited by the prospect of moving into their own home for the first time, many people are mystified by the prospect of what to do with their outdoor space.

Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives.

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller*"e;A beautiful and practical guide to both designing and maintaining a garden and written in her inimitable no-nonsense yet relatable style.

This book takes a fresh look at the most disliked tree in Britain and Ireland, explaining the reasons it was introduced and why it became ubiquitous in the archipelagos of northwest Europe.

Discover endless home landscaping ideas and outdoor DIY projects that are specifically designed for the Mid-Atlantic region in this must-have landscaping book!

"e;Marian powerfully shares her passion and heart in a way that ensures you can breath life into your garden ecosystem, with clear explanations and so many practical tools and takeaways.

Daffodils celebrates this spring floral favourite, with an in-depth look at the many gorgeous and multicoloured varieties, perfect for the garden, the home and any bouquet.

Professional landscapers and all those involved in creating green spaces have long been in need of a book that is a guide to plant specification, but also makes sense of plants and their cultivation.

In cities around the world, we are redefining our sense of urban living.

This book presents a chronological review of garden design which both simplifies the big picture and supplies a rationale, with examples, of the merits and demerits of each design period while reflecting on the social conditions which generated each one.

A quick-reference guide to attracting birds and butterflies for gardeners with little experience and time.

Maximize your water harvesting potential with efficient, cost-effective earthworks In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed, water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use.

Your garden could be even better for you.

Visibility: The Seeing of Near and Distant Landscape Features reviews the science of visibility from how to measure it quantitatively to its impacts by one of the foremost experts in the field.

Interest in the environment has never been greater, yet how much do each of us understand and engage with it?

Landscape architects, design professionals and contractors alike require a good working knowledge of how to achieve plant establishment under a variety of conditions and situations.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A fabulous, bonsai-filled book' Daily MailThe complement to the BBC2 series, Japanese Gardens: written by the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore.

Build a natural pond for wildlife, beauty, and quiet contemplation Typical backyard ponds are a complicated mess of pipes, pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals designed to adjust pH and keep algae at bay.

Written in a clear, accessible style, this book covers the fundamental aspects of soil science with an emphasis on topics useful to landscape architects and professionals in related fields.

People are becoming more aware of the environment and their impact on it.

According to HGTV, the popular home and garden cable television station, water features are currently among the hottest landscaping trends in the United States, offering a way to increase a home's resell value and providing a creative outlet for homeowners.

A full-colour and beautifully illustrated guide into transforming your existing garden or plot of land into a modern, visually-stunning - but also easily achieved and maintained - space.

A celebration of an iconic bloom, Lilacs offers advice on how to care for and propagate these exquisite flowers.

Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniques Tens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land.