November 27, 2008

Tropical Garden Design

Tropical Garden Design

Made Wijaya, landscape designer to such high-profile gardens as those of rock icon David Bowie and the United States Ambassador in Jakarta, shares his brilliant garden designs and offers advice for both novice gardeners and professionals on creating similar results in their own backyards. Exploring Wijaya’s many gardens, including water gardes, Balinese gardens, paths and paving, floating pavilions, courtyards, roof gardens, ad more, the designer reveals his expert techniques and practical tips for creating a lovely garden sanctuary with flair and creativity.

Author: Made Wijaya
Paperback:  208 pages
Company: Periplus Editions  (2004-03-15)
ISBN: 0794602428
List Price: $30.00
Amazon Price: $18.71
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November 24, 2008

Garden design

Garden design The essential sourcebook for creating your own dream garden. From planning to planting, a comprehensive guide to creating attractive landscapes and flourishing gardens.

Author: Robin Williams
Hardcover:  208 pages
Company: Readers Digest  (1995-05-01)
ISBN: 0895776766
List Price: $32.95
Amazon Price: $10.92
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November 21, 2008

The Essential Garden Design Workbook

The Essential Garden Design Workbook A well-designed garden provides pleasure to owner and visitor alike but often eludes even the most experienced gardener. The Essential Garden Design Workbook guides you through every stage of designing a garden, from site assessment to drawing up plans and selecting suitable materials. Here you will learn how to assess your site and experiment with design ideas that fit well with the garden’s surroundings. You will find easy ways to measure large spaces, estimate the height of a tree, and determine the right proportions for a deck, pathway, or steps. The book includes clear instructions for drawing up plans — from initial concept diagram to final design. This book is tailor made for hands-on gardeners who want to rework their gardens to achieve that sought-after ‘designer finish’. Hundreds of explanatory drawings and quick-reference diagrams make this workbook a vital addition to the bookshelves of every gardener, design student, and professional. By working through this book from start to finish, a designer garden is within everyone’s reach.

Author: Rosemary Alexander
Turtleback:  292 pages Illustrated
Company: Timber Press, Incorporated  (2004-10-01)
ISBN: 0881926647
List Price: $34.95
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