The Garden: A World View, History, Evolution, Design, Practice, Plants and Planting, Furniture and Ornament

by Howard Loxton

THE GARDEN is a celebration of the garden and of gardening, past and present. It brings together in a single volume all those elements - botanical, social, philosophical and horticultural - which have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 050001521X
• ISBN13: 9780500015216
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Weight: 5.14 lbs.

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The Garden is a celebration of the garden and of gardening, past and present. It brings together in a single volume all those elements -- botanical, social,philosophical and horticultural -- which have shaped the gardens of the world. It traces not only changing taste in garden design, ornament and species grown, but also changes in gardening methods, whether due to climate and soil conditions, scientific discovery or new techniques. While enjoying the beauty and diversity of the many different kinds of garden presented here, the readers will also find ideas and methods which are applicable in his or her own garden and sidelights of horticultural history and lore, which will intrique or raise a smile. A band of gardening experts and enthusiasts from around the world have contributed their knowledge and expertise to provide an authoritative text on every aspect of the garden. Botanical gardens, plant collectors and the nursery trade are all included, together with advice on garden design and practice, but the emphasis is on beautiful and interesting gardens of every type from the cottage garden to the formal terrace, the patio to the landscaped park. Magnificent photographs are complemented by paintings, old prints and specially commissioned illustrations. Together they make a book that will give endless pleasure when weeding and pruning are done, and provide inspiration to tackle the next round of garden tasks.