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An intimate garden is just right for those who want welcoming outdoor spaces that smoothly integrate home and backyard, but are simply too busy for larger projects. From Brooklyn Botanical Garden guides, which the New York Times Book Review called "a brilliant collection of gardening books," comes wonderfully expert design, decoration, and cultivation advice for any region. Two esteemed, award-winning authors reveal how to get started; figure out the best shape for the space; work to the correct scale and proportion; add walls, fences, trellises, and hedges; put in terraces and decks; and select excellent trees, shrubs, and perennials. A plant encyclopedia covers all hardiness zones.
·A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the Pacific Northwest region (United States: WA, OR and Canada: Western British Columbia) ·Features 48 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of the northwest ·Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·New updated edition includes guidance on native planting, updated information on the impact of climate change, updated plant profiles, and more
More than 200 lists for Pacific Northwest gardeners.
An illustrated handbook of tips for planting and growing spring-blooming bulbs.
This delightful book shows how to create a small garden that feels much larger and emphasizes ways to create privacy. Designs from some of Americas best-known landscape artists are showcased in more than 100 color photos and illustrations.
A guide to hardscaping that provides information on structure and balance, discussing instilling motion, delineating spaces, creating privacy, and other related topics.
Includes entries, paths and steps, driveways and parking, property boundaries, foundation plantings, ground covers, plantings, and lighting.
An illustrated handbook of tips for growing shade-loving perennials for garden borders, including grasses, shrubs, ferns and flowers.
Front Yard and Backyard Idea Bookis the ultimate idea folder of more than 500 innovative ways to transform every part of your outdoor land into personal and livable space. Fresh ideas on topics large and small, from the front entry and driveway to the back deck, kids' recreation areas, lighting, decorating the outdoors, and safety, are featured. Today's front and backyards are much more than just lawns. Outdoor kitchens make cooking a treat for the senses while backyard fireplaces create a natural gathering place for friends and family. Decks, patios and porches can be transformed into fully furnished outdoor rooms with floors, walls and ceilings. Front Yard & Backyard Idea Bookhelps readers...