Trees in the Landscape by Graham Thomas
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Trees in the Landscape
Summary
This work begins by tracing the influence of the 18th-century English landscape movement, in particular Humphry Repton's principles. It discusses such areas as the evaluation of trees, how to predict their future growth and shape, problems of drainage, and the compatibility of species.
Trees in the Landscape Summary
About Graham Thomas
Graham Stuart Thomas is one of the sixty-three holders of the Victoria Medal of Honour. He has been awarded the Veitch Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society as well as their Gold Medal for his paintings and drawings, and the Dean of Hole Medal by the National Rose Society. In 1975 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his three decades of work restoring gardens for the National Trust.
Table of Contents
A short history of the landscape; the handling of the landscape; the art of screening and planting; practical points in regard to planting; a list of trees and shrubs; avenues; today's afterthoughts; the landscape of the garden; some parks and landscapes in the National Trust; trees through other eyes and minds.
Additional information
GOR003429015
9780719557248
0719557240
Trees in the Landscape by Graham Thomas
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Murray Press
1998-03-12
200
N/A
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