Garden design and planning Books

A delightful and nostalgic stroll around the gardens of the early 20th century, Gardens In The Making was originally published in 1914 as a guide to the principles of outdoor design. Renowned architect and landscape designer Walter H Godfrey offers his...

“Garden Accessories” is a guide to hand making a variety of interesting structures to transform your garden. From sheds and hutches to beautiful trellises, ornate gates, and beyond, this easy-to-follow handbook will appeal to gardeners and DIY...

“The Art of Japanese Gardens” is a vintage guide to Japanese gardening by Lorraine Kuck. Kuck wrote this guide after having lived in Kyoto for three years, during which time she was in contact with such masters of Japanese gardening as Suzuki Daisetzu,...

The art of creating your pleasure garden.

This beautiful book takes you on a tour of the gardens of Versailles, from the flower beds and vegetable gardens to the fountains and statues. Expert gardener Édouard François André provides detailed instructions on how to implement his techniques, from...

This classic guide to rock gardening is an essential resource for anyone looking to create a beautiful and unique outdoor space. With detailed instructions on everything from selecting stones to planting and maintenance, it's a comprehensive and...

This book is a comprehensive guide to gardening with color. The author provides detailed descriptions of a wide variety of plants, including their colors, growth habits, and proper care. The book also provides practical advice on garden design, with a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Now available in paperback, here is the authoritative guide to creating and planting wonderful garden troughs. Troughs, those elegant antique stone containers so treasured by rock and alpine gardeners, can now be made at home with hypertufa, a relatively...

This book contains a wonderful collection of designs for the construction of garden furniture and ornaments, and an extra section on outdoor toys for children. Clearly layed out and explained, there are projects for all different ages and skill levels...

This book contains a classic guide to designing and building a range of attractive and interesting garden structures, including walls, fences, steps, walkways, and much more. It offers the reader simple instructions on how to transform a wild garden...

This text contains an accessible guide to designing and constructing your own garden furniture, including step-by-step instructions on building chairs, tables, and benches to be used outside. This is a wonderful text that is sure to appeal to those with...

“The Practice of Horticulture” is a vintage book on gardening and related subjects, including different types of garden, planning, soil, equipment, planting, and much more. This detailed handbook contains everything a gardener needs to know, making it a...

This book contains Thomas. H. Mawson's 1912 gardening manual; "The art & craft of garden making". This volume constitutes the definitive guide to gardening, and includes information and tips on a vast range of subjects. Contents include: “The Practice of...

This vintage book contains a handbook of garden rockery, being a guide to how to make, plant, and manage it. Comprehensive and profusely illustrated, this accessible guide will appeal to modern green-fingered readers, and would make for a fantastic...

Dive into the world of self-sufficiency with this comprehensive guideLearn essential skills like organic gardening, animal care, and renewable energy systems to thrive independently.

A beautifully illustrated and practical guide for creating and maintaining a stunning small garden. Curtis offers expert advice on selecting the right plants, designing layouts, and managing the unique challenges of limited space.This work has been...

Explore the rich history of London's public gardens with this comprehensive report from the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association. With fascinating details and stunning photographs, Third-Forty Third Annual Report Continued as The London Gardener is a...

This beautifully illustrated guide to garden ornaments offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone interested in creating a beautiful outdoor space. With detailed descriptions and photographs of a wide range of ornaments, it is an essential...

This beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for anyone interested in gardens, landscape design, or Italian culture. Phillipps provides a detailed history of Italian gardens, and explores their unique features and architectural elements. The stunning...

This beautifully illustrated guide offers a unique look into the world of French horticulture. With an emphasis on the most important and iconic gardens in France, the book provides a fascinating analysis of the history, culture, and design principles...

Among America’s garden cities, one of the most remarkably beautiful is New Orleans. Now the exotic New Orleans garden can live not only in romance but also in settings very close to home. Whether in the Vieux Carre or in the humid hinterlands, anyone...

El encanto del bonsái Durante generaciones, personas de todo el mundo se han sentido cautivadas por los bonsáis, la práctica de cultivar árboles en miniatura en macetas. El bonsái ofrece a sus practicantes y admiradores una experiencia única y...

Gardeners of all levels will appreciate the straightforward and comprehensive guidance provided in Elementary Horticulture for California Schools. Palmer offers clear explanations of horticulture principles and detailed instructions for cultivating a...

Dans ce livre, vous découvrirez l'art des jardins anglois à travers une description détaillée des jardins de Stowe et des conseils pour créer votre jardin moderne. Vous y trouverez également une présentation de l'histoire de l'art des jardins depuis ses...

Théorie des Jardins s'intéresse aux techniques de conception et d'aménagement des jardins, en s'appuyant sur des principes scientifiques tels que la géométrie, la botanique et la psychologie. L'auteur offre une vision complète de l'art des jardins et de...

A practical guide to the creation and maintenance of ponds and ditches, including instructions for stocking them with fish and growing aquatic plants.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...

Dieses Buch liefert einen spannenden Einblick in die deutsche Gartengestaltung und Kunst. Der Autor betrachtet die zeitlichen und strittigen Entwicklungen und bringt seine eigene Sichtweise in die Diskussionen mit ein. Ein must-read für alle Liebhaber...

Transform your backyard with the tips and advice in this comprehensive guide to rock gardening. From selecting the right rocks to choosing the best plants, this book covers everything you need to know to create a stunning rock garden that will be the...

First published in 1903, this classic gardening manual offers women practical advice on creating and maintaining a garden. Ely covers a wide range of topics including planting, soil preparation, pruning, and garden design, offering tips and tricks for...