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A beautifully illustrated history of the world famous landscape
garden at Stourhead, created by generations of the Hoare banking
dynasty. Cross the south lawn at Stourhead and descend through the
ancient and rare trees. Soon you will see a great lake appear,
decorated with classical temples and arched bridge that lunges to
the other side of the water. Continue on and you will find a
mystical, jagged grotto; a gothic hideaway; gods, muses and saints.
This is how Henry Hoare - known as Henry the Magnificent - would
have approached the garden he designed with Henry Flitcroft. Did he
imagine himself as a journeying Aeneas, or was he recreating a
Claud Lorrain landscape? This is the first history - in colour - of
a unique landscape created by generations of the Hoare banking
family. It follows its evolution, describing how flights of folly,
individual flair and tastes, combined with careful stewardship,
have formed a national treasure and one of the finest example of
the English landscape garden. The book includes a foreword by James
Stourton and newly commissioned photography by renowned garden
photographer Marianne Majerus.
With over 600 images, this comprehensive visual sourcebook
showcases inspiring design ideas and solutions for every type of
garden style. Richly illustrated with hundreds of full-color images
by award-winning garden photographer, Marianne Majerus, along with
illuminating text by designer Heidi Howcroft, this volume is a
comprehensive trove of ideas and solutions for every type of garden
that explore the possibilities for every situation, from
challenging small spaces to expansive plots. Design tools are
explained, planting styles explored, and inspiration is drawn from
a wide variety of locations and climates to appeal to gardeners and
designers everywhere. This is also a valuable style catalogue and
sourcebook, encouraging and inspiring readers to discover their own
garden style -- contemporary or traditional, from cottage whimsy to
classic formality or modern minimalism. A wealth of stylish design
ideas for every kind of outdoor setting are included, whether
inspired by the past or aspiring towards the future. Every
conceivable topic is covered: paths and walkways, beds and borders,
patios and entertainment spaces, water elements, vertical gardens,
edibles, and much more.
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Gardens of Corfu (Hardcover)
Rachel Weaving; Photographs by Marianne Majerus
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R1,623
R1,409
Discovery Miles 14 090
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Gardens have never been as important as they are today. The breadth
of styles and types is hugely varied. Everything goes, whether
inspired by the past or looking towards the future, from
traditional vegetable plots to vertical gardens and from
nature-filled designs to sleek, modernist creations. Choosing what
suits your space can be a daunting prospect and everyone, even the
professionals, needs help to realize opportunities and create
outdoor spaces in tune with their personal needs and dreams. A
garden is what we make it: there is no right or wrong way and each
is unique. Richly illustrated by the photos of award-winning
photographer Marianne Majerus and with illuminating text by
landscape architect Heidi Howcroft, this book shows what is
possible for every type of garden, from challenging small spaces to
expansive plots. Design tools are explained, planting styles
explored, and inspiration is drawn from a wide variety of locations
and climates to appeal to garden owners and designers everywhere.
The book is not only a companion to Garden Design: A Book of Ideas
but is also a valuable style catalogue and sourcebook in its own
right, encouraging and inspiring readers to discover their own
garden style - be it contemporary or traditional, cottage-style or
urban minimalist.
Whether it stands as a single feature in a mixed border, climbs a
trellis, forms a hedge, or spills out of a pot, the shrub offers
beauty, diversity, privacy, and shelter; moreover, there's an ideal
shrub for every season and every kind of soil and climate. So,
faced with this dazzling variety, how does a gardener choose?
Drawing on a lifetime's experience as a gardener, and mingling
expert advise with his trademark enthusiasm, John Cushnie will help
you choose the perfect shrub. With a beautifully illustrated
directory featuring 175 entries, Cushnie guides you through
choosing, planting, and caring for shrubs, offering his personal
favorites for every situation. Whether you're looking for shape or
shelter, scent, glorious autumn color, bright summer blooms, or
evergreens for year-round interest, "Shrubs for the Garden" has the
plant for you. Landscape designer and gardening editor John Cushnie
is the author of "Ground Cover, How to Garden, " and "Trees for the
Yard and Garden."
Explore the great gardens of one of the world's greatest cities in
this beautiful and vibrant new edition. London's gardeners are
twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world's most
vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most verdant. Gardens of
every imaginable style, shape and size abound on rooftops, within
palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls - on every piece of dry
land - even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames. In
Great Gardens of London, Victoria Summerley, Marianne Majerus and
Hugo Rittson Thomas collaborate to unearth the most fascinating
stories of plants and gardeners inside London's most exciting
plots. Some of the gardens are strictly private, while others are
regularly open to visitors, but all can now be savoured and enjoyed
along with those who know them best.
In Setting the Scene leading garden designer George Carter
describes his own work over the past thirty years and puts it in
the context of the teachings of the great eighteenth-century
landscaper Humphry Repton. The result is a series of pithy lesson
that will be invaluable to any garden designer, or garden owner.
Rich in both inspiring ideas and practical advice, Setting the
Scene shows how successful gardens are designed and made. Following
the pattern set by Repton in his revered Red Books, Carter takes us
through the process in meticulous detail, leading us from the
initial site plan to the glory of the finished garden, and
illustrating each chapter with photographs and plans of gardens
from his own portfolio, ranging from small urban gardens to large
country estates, the world over.
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Highgrove - An English Country Garden (Hardcover)
The Prince Of Wales; Text written by Bunny Guinness; Photographs by Marianne Majerus, Andrew Butler, Andrew Lawson
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R1,771
R1,401
Discovery Miles 14 010
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Winner of the Garden Media Guild Book Photographer of the Year 2015
'This book will inspire readers to envision what is possible even
in the smallest, most improbable spaces'. Publishers Weekly 'Just
looking at Marianne's stunning photographs made me want to go
outside and start re-thinking my plot....I defy any reader not to
find a style they can feel comfortable with in this book, there are
plenty of ideas which can be adopted, even for the most difficult
location'. Reckless Gardener There is no one way to design a
garden. The variations and breadth of possibilities are astonishing
but it is the choices of the individual that make the world of
gardens so exciting. Creating a garden is part common sense and
part instinct but we all need inspiration to help us realize the
garden we want. Garden Design: A Book of Ideas is the must-have
visual reference for garden owners, architects and designers. With
over 600 images by award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus and
incisive advice from garden designer and best-selling writer Heidi
Howcroft, this book takes the reader from getting the concept right
to choosing the perfect finishing touches for your outdoor space.
The gardens featured are large and small, urban and rural in a wide
range of styles from contemporary to classical to naturalistic.
Every aspect of designing a garden is explored, from assessing your
plot and soil to choosing a style as your inspiration, selecting
the right components (be they hard landscaping, boundaries or
plants) and tackling more challenging spaces.
Looking for ways to sow and grow successfully? Take inspiration
from Jekka McVicar's wide-ranging experience to produce outstanding
results.
Seeds offers invaluable practical hints to help first-time growers
and experienced gardeners alike reap the benefits of nature's most
miraculous process. As well as basic information about different
types of seeds, how they are pollinated and fertilized and advice
about when to harvest, how to sort and store seeds, there is
detailed information on over 500 genera, encompassing entries for
alpines, annuals, grasses, trees, herbs, and vegetables.
Simple step-by-step planting guides emphasize a hands-on approach
to growing based on organic principles, and planting directions
detail the equipment and materials you will need, as well as the
ideal time and conditions for sowing. If you have ever been
frustrated by alpine seeds which refused to germinate, or basil
seedlings that failed to thrive, or simply want to know how to grow
healthy specimens from seeds taken from your garden plants, Jekka's
clear and straightforward instructions will increase your chances
of success every time.
Use these tried and tested techniques to give you all the
confidence and knowledge you need to manage the plants you choose.
Stunning illustrations, useful seed suppliers, and handy
cross-references combine to make this book a vital companion for
anyone who wants to make their growing space a lasting source of
pleasure and achievement.
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