Planting the Country Way by John Brookes
Discussing in detail the merits of natural planting habitats, especially those of country-cottage gardens, this book shows how different types of landscapes have evolved in Britain (moorland, wetland, coastal, mountain, chalk downland, woodland, urban clay, midland clay) and which types of plants grow naturally in these landscapes. It also offers advice on building up a planting plan for your garden, using natural species for your area, with several plans to illustrate, for example, planting for a chalky soil and an acid soil, seaside planting, and a grouping giving a sunny and a shady side. Plans are included of specific gardens around Britain, including the author's own wild garden at Denmans, a tiny country-style garden in London (clay), a town garden on acid soil (Glasgow), a barn garden on wet, acid soil (Muttons Barn), a cultivated moorland garden (Stone Farm), an informal garden (Michael Wickham's garden in Oxfordshire), and a garden with a wild pond (Witherdene Farm, Redmarley). Also included are planting lists of natural vegetation for each soil type, and several planting plans for cottage and naturally-landscaped gardens.
John Brookes has often been described as the world's most influential landscape designer, both because the gardens he has created for his clients and his teaching of the art spans five continents, and because his books have been bestsellers since his groundbreaking classic Room Outside was first published in 1969. Brookes' own training among the giants of 20th-century landscape design and his international career have given him a unique perspective on our changing attitude to the garden, and he has consistently shown us the best of the new landscaping trends. Natural Landscapes is a must-have resource for gardeners who want to improve their environment, and also for anyone who cares about good landscape design.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780563367994 |
| ISBN 10 | 0563367997 |
| Title | Planting the Country Way |
| Author | John Brookes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 1994-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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