Landscape gardening

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.

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.

This book is about the map of an English county – Hertfordshire – which was published in 1766 by two London mapmakers, Andrew Dury and John Andrews.

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.

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.

'A world-renowned horticultural tour de force, Arabella Lennox-Boyd is one of the most accomplished landscape designers of our time' House and Garden'Arabella Lennox-Boyd's memoir-like account is a complete joy to read as well as to look at.

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.

'Brings both house and garden vividly to life.

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.

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

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

Malcolm Lillie presents a major new holistic appraisal of the evidence for the Mesolithic occupation of Wales.

Malcolm Lillie presents a major new holistic appraisal of the evidence for the Mesolithic occupation of Wales.

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.

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.

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"e;A fresh, integrative, and holistic perspective on how to orientate oneself to the process of establishing your dreams and visions on the land.

What can we do, right now, in our own landscapes, to help solve climate change?

Create a crystal-clear, algae-free pond without pumps, filters, or chemicals using natural ecosystem principles.

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.

Learn how to mix and match plants in unique combinations to establish bountiful landscapes and create genuine self-reliance in years to come.

One of America's most accomplished landscaping professionals reveals his methods for cultivating greatness.

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

The essential guide to improving a small garden and turning the most modest-sized space into a stunning outdoor area.

The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWIIVictory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environmentthe steep decline of pollinators.

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own landscaping business?

Would you like to learn to braid a plant support arrow, cast a flower vase in concrete, or set your own pedestal in stone?

Fairy gardens are enjoying an astonishing surge in popularity and now you can begin making your own enchanting miniature landscapes, complete with pint-sized accessories, diminutive plants, and quaint fairy figures.

The Ultimate in Designer Landscaping Projects for Boosting Your Home's ValueIf you've ever looked at the weed-filled expanse that passes for your backyard and wondered why your family never uses it, then this book is for you.

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.

From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise.

This homeowner's guide shows you how to build 35 useful and attractive outdoor features to enhance your yard and garden.

Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, whcih has been updated with all new photographs.

From growing lawns and planting trees, to putting in stone walkways or water elements, readers will discover the right way to do it in straight-forward steps that anyone can follow to realize their dreams.

Garden Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls for Your Home provides essential information on designing and installing all types of home water gardens, from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, and bog gardens.

A volume for a lifetime is how The New Yorker described the first of Donald Culross Peatie's two books about American trees published in the 1950s.

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

As Florida is developed the native flora is often replaced with non-native plants.

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The best person to design the property of your dreams is you.

Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighborsHumans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems.

What can we do, right now, in our own landscapes, to help solve climate change?

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.

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.

Create abundance through this unique approach to low-maintenance, high-yield, sustainable food production A food forest is a productive landscape developed around a mix of trees and perennials.

A guide to creating community-based art installations using green waste, invasive species and natural materials Disposing of unwanted natural materials can be expensive and time-consuming, or it can present a tremendous opportunity for creating collaborative eco-art.

"e;Gardens for Small Country Houses"e; is a wonderful guide to English country gardens by Gertrude Jekyll and Lawrence Weaver.

Container Gardening:: Grow a variety of "e;Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Veggies, and Cut Flowers"e; in Pots, Tubs, and Grow Bags [Planting Squash, Strawberry, Tomato, Beans, Garlic, and Other Crops in the Backyard and Small Spaces.

Many people think of wildlife as something distant, creatures living in natural forests and remote public preserves.