- Hardcover
- Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc (Mar 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0812061551
- ISBN-13: 978-0812061550
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 22.6 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 850,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An inspirational guide to garden design, this is a must-have for anyone interested in landscaping or re-designing their garden. (Living North )
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A practical guide to garden planning which offers ground plans and perspective realizations, arranged according to the shape of the site. Sections on surveying and analyzing the site and sections on plants and ornamental elements are also presented.
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When you start to think about designing your own garden there are two main considerations. Read the first page
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114 of 114 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Robin Williams'books are the best in their genre. In this title, the author thouroghly explains the basics of garden design and offers a multitude of ready-made garden plans, all beautifully illustrated and easily adaptable to any garden, particularly smaller ones. All types of "problem" sites are covered; the triangular plot, the front garden, the very narrow plot and the sloping plot. Every possible garden style, as well as examples of special features such as fences, pergolas, steps etc are also featured. The author tries to de- mystify garden design - anyone can do it, and with this book and the million insipirational ideas that come with it, garden design has never been this fun and easy.
I can't say enough good things about this book, every gardener should own one. It's worth its weight in gold.
114 of 115 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book combined photographs and drawings of gardens, so that anyone wanting to try their hand at design or who have experience of design can use the ideas and implement them in their gardens. I liked the examples of 'long narrow garden' or 'the family garden', which gave colourful drawings of ways to transform and accentuate certain features. It also showed how to draw a garden design, analysing a garden for soil, direction and existing features, etc. At the back of the book are listings of plants that like to grow in certain areas and soil types, etc, which is handy for a quick guide to what will grow in your own garden. I liked this book, and have used it to show my friends how to plan their garden.
136 of 138 people found the following review helpful
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This book is brilliant as it is easy to follow and could potentially turn you into a garden designer in a few hours! All basic concepts that render gardens more interesting are revealed. I particularly liked the design strategies engaged to entice visitors to explore every corner of the finished garden. An extensive number of examples are given with detailed designs shown on plan and in perspective.
I spent a lot of money on various books on the subject, only to find out that this was the only book i needed! Unless you want to go into specifics such as pond or water feature construction that is.
Incredible value for money.
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The Garden Planner
The is an excellent book, full of practical advice with clear designs for every garden shape. I bought it as a gift, but will be buying a copy for myself.
Published 3 months ago by ABC
The Garden Planner
This is a great little book with lovely pictures of lovely gardens - it also has some handy tips about planning your garden - it certainly helped me and gave me some much needed... Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Mrs. M. Mackinnon
The Garden Planner
Came as a present for the wife - good description of book on site, and reviews and well received
Published on 12 April 2009 by Andrew Crofters
A treasure.
Buy this book even if you are not in need of ideas-it is a joy to browse through! Beautifully illustrated with photographs and water coloured drawings and with clearly laid out... Read more
Published on 29 July 2006 by Andree
Excellent but needs more plant names
I'm really pleased with this. It has big sections on every shape of garden - small & square, long & narrow, wide, all around the house, L shape etc. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2003 by Bookworm1973
Good value for money
Beautifully illustrated and very readble book with plenty of ideas and information on planning different types of gardens. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2002
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