The perfect companion to Merrell s bestselling Dream Homes and More Dream Homes, Dream Gardens is a stylish sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens from around the world. Now available in paperback for the first time, this critically acclaimed volume presents an array of wonderful locations and garden-design ideas, from small, sophisticated, minimalist city gardens to large, richly planted gardens in breathtaking rural locations. Each garden is beautifully photographed to show all its key features and essential details, while concise descriptions explore the aims and achievements of some of today s most influential garden designers.With full captions identifying the plants depicted, Dream Gardens is a valuable source of information and inspiration.
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One of these rare garden books that is as useful as it is beautiful - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A stylish sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens from around the world, and an ideal read for avid gardening fans - THE PASS
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Tania Compton is a former gardens editor of House & Garden magazine (UK edition). Andrew Lawson is a well-known gardens photographer whose pictures have been reproduced extensively in books and magazines worldwide. In 2007 he was named Garden Writers' Guild Photographer of the Year.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Garden Bird
Format:Hardcover
Sumptuous, clever, gorgeous. This book is everything it says it attempts to be.
So many "inspirational" garden books disappoint as soon as you open them, blighted by too many words and the ego of the author on a subject which was ever, and will always be, subjective.
In this book, Andrew Lawson's beautiful and evocative photos pack the pages. A multitude of garden styles are captured at their very best by someone who very clearly knows their plants, and fully comprehends the context.
I believe this is Tania Compton's first book, but her contribution is wonderful. Almost understated, she gives concise descriptions of exactly the information you want to hear - a little historical background, especially the ethos of the garden owners; precise details of relevant planting.
Few garden books manage to convey mood so well.
As a source book, this truly achieves what it sets out to do... And it's just a pure joy to pore over.
I'd recommend it to garden lovers and designers everywhere, and I look forward to the authors' next collaboration.
I know for years to come I will treasure this.
So many "inspirational" garden books disappoint as soon as you open them, blighted by too many words and the ego of the author on a subject which was ever, and will always be, subjective.
In this book, Andrew Lawson's beautiful and evocative photos pack the pages. A multitude of garden styles are captured at their very best by someone who very clearly knows their plants, and fully comprehends the context.
I believe this is Tania Compton's first book, but her contribution is wonderful. Almost understated, she gives concise descriptions of exactly the information you want to hear - a little historical background, especially the ethos of the garden owners; precise details of relevant planting.
Few garden books manage to convey mood so well.
As a source book, this truly achieves what it sets out to do... And it's just a pure joy to pore over.
I'd recommend it to garden lovers and designers everywhere, and I look forward to the authors' next collaboration.
I know for years to come I will treasure this.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Anita Tovell
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book. It will appeal to you because:
1 The photographs are superb
2 It will give you great ideas on how to photograph your garden
3 Even with a small garden this book gives you ideas
4 When there is snow and ice on the ground you can curl up in front of the fire with this book and dream of gardens.
Once I bought this book I had to look for other books with photos by Andrew Lawson.
But beware - once you are used to the photos in this book it ruins you for the photos in most garden books .
1 The photographs are superb
2 It will give you great ideas on how to photograph your garden
3 Even with a small garden this book gives you ideas
4 When there is snow and ice on the ground you can curl up in front of the fire with this book and dream of gardens.
Once I bought this book I had to look for other books with photos by Andrew Lawson.
But beware - once you are used to the photos in this book it ruins you for the photos in most garden books .
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does exactly what is says on the tin, if you want to pore over photos rather than read then this is the one
22 Feb 2010
By T. Vaughan
Format:Paperback
Photos galore of 100 inspirational dream gardens. Easy to dip into, lots of great photography of plants, ornament, and planting styles. The only text is a brief description of each garden and it's design, I'm sure if you wanted to know more you could research a particular garden, but this is great for just poring over the pictures. Deducted one star because I wish it had a hard cover.
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A lovely, inspiring book
This book has so many beautiful photographs...enough to make you want to start working in your garden immediately. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jojo66
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Same old, same old
Dream Gardens is a book that appeals to people that only like cottage gardens, there is absolutely no variety and each page you turn looks like you are still in the same... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andrea richter
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Fantastic book
I love this book and have glamps through it many times. I always discover something new. Fantastic pictures and not to many written words. Wish you have more books like this!
Published 4 months ago by Holmfridur Diana Magnusdottir
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Super photos
If you love creating or visiting gardens, then you will enjoy this book as it contains many superb photographs of inspirational gardens throughout England.
Published 5 months ago by Angel Eyes
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Dream Gardens
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Published 5 months ago by A. L. Pion
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A beautifully presented book with informative text and fantastic photographs. A real source of inspiration and a good base from which to explore the ideas of the garden designers... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Arch Andrew
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Beautiful Inspirational Book
I purchased this book for my boyfriend, he loves it. And I have been reading it constantly too. The gardens in this book are beautiful. Read more
Published on 20 May 2011 by Tiffy
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Perfect garden book.
An excellant book as we would expect. Well written and great pictures. Very informative, highly recommended.
Published on 7 Jun 2010 by Mr. Peter Bunker
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Fantastic
One of the best illustrated/coffee table garden books on the market at the moment. Great photography, stunning gardens, beautiful production. Read more
Published on 12 May 2010 by James
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful. Great book. Excellent value.
A superb book. Great value. Excellent photography and a wonderful amount of images to inspire and provide reference. Does not disappoint.
Published on 23 April 2009 by Lizzie
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