Great Gardens of London

History

Majerus, Marianne

Summerley, Victoria

Rittson Thomas, Hugo

Europe

Frances Lincoln

The gardens of the Italian Lakes are a favourite destination for garden lovers and groups. The gardens around Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, in the far north of Italy, are admired throughout the world for their beauty and variety in a magnificent natural location. This book sets out to become the standard work on these gardens as there is nothing of this kind on the market at the moment. It will appeal both to the specialist and enthusiast preparing for a visit. The common factor for all these gardens is their setting in this landscape of exceptional scenery. Lake Como is a deep lake hemmed in like a fjord by towering mountains. Lake Maggiore has more the character of an inland sea, with ferries crossing to the famous island gardens for an afternoon in another world. Both lakes are lined with the towers, villas and grand hotels that speak of a complex history including key events in Italy's struggle to achieve nationhood, inspiration for a string of illustrious writers and composers, and a long line of distinguished visitors. The gardens include: Villa Melzi, Bellagio: an early 19th-century romantic park on the lake shore Villa Carlotta, Cadenabbia: a terraced 17th-century property with woodland Villa del Balbianello, Lenno: a famously picturesque loggia Villa D'Este, Cernobbio: a 16th-century cascade garden with royal connections Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, Bisuschio: an intact 16th-century villa garden Villa Della Porta Bozzolo, Casalzuigno: a rural baroque garden Isola Bella, Stresa: a well-known island garden Isola Madre, Stresa: an island retreat of flowers and birds Villa San Remigio, Pallanza: an Edwardian garden made by two lovers Villa Taranto, Pallanza: one of the world's great woodland gardens

Gardens of the Italian Lakes

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Desmond, Steven

Gardening & Landscape Design

Explore the great gardens of one of the world's greatest cities in this beautiful and vibrant new edition.\nLondon’s gardeners are twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world’s most vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most verdant.\nGardens of every imaginable style, shape and size abound on rooftops, within palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls – on every piece of dry land – even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames.\nIn Great Gardens of London, Victoria Summerley, Marianne Majerus and Hugo Rittson Thomas collaborate to unearth the most fascinating stories of plants and gardeners inside London’s most exciting plots.\nSome of the gardens are strictly private, while others are regularly open to visitors, but all can now be savoured and enjoyed along with those who know them best.

Great Gardens of London: 30 Masterpieces from Private Plots to Palaces

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

With over 600 images, this comprehensive visual sourcebook showcases inspiring design ideas and solutions for every type of garden style. Richly illustrated with hundreds of full-color images by award-winning garden photographer, Marianne Majerus, along with illuminating text by designer Heidi Howcroft, this volume is a comprehensive trove of ideas and solutions for every type of garden that explore the possibilities for every situation, from challenging small spaces to expansive plots. Design tools are explained, planting styles explored, and inspiration is drawn from a wide variety of locations and climates to appeal to gardeners and designers everywhere. This is also a valuable style catalogue and sourcebook, encouraging and inspiring readers to discover their own garden style -- contemporary or traditional, from cottage whimsy to classic formality or modern minimalism. A wealth of stylish design ideas for every kind of outdoor setting are included, whether inspired by the past or aspiring towards the future. Every conceivable topic is covered: paths and walkways, beds and borders, patios and entertainment spaces, water elements, vertical gardens, edibles, and much more.

Garden Style: A Book of Ideas

Howcroft, Heidi

Rizzoli

Containers represent the ultimate in garden versatility and portability. Imaginative containers bring interest to any garden, from a mid-sized courtyard to a tiny balcony, and a wealth of effects can be achieved simply by rearranging the pots. Containers: A Garden Project Workbook is organized by container material, and its 20 projects include a brickwork trough, painted terra-cotta, an ornamental wire hanging basket, and a wooden obelisk.

Containers (Garden Project Workbooks)

Carter, George

Marjerus, Marianne

Stewart. Tabori & Chang

Author Marianne Majerus was one of three photographers for the seminal book by Prince Charles, HRH The Prince of Wales, Highgrove: A Garden Celebrated, published in 2014, which Camilla Swift of Gardens Illustrated praised for its photographs, "images so breathtaking I want to jump into them." 
 In Garden Design: A Book of Ideas, she and Heidi Howcroft have created a stunning guide to designing gardens of all types. Ideal for all gardeners and landscape architects this book inspires and encourages while giving practical advice and clear instruction for creating a beautiful garden in any setting. 
 Any experienced gardener knows there is no single way to design a garden. Personal style and creativity are what make gardening exciting and produce an enjoyable garden. In this outstanding reference the concise text, 600 inspirational photographs and 24 real-life case studies can help anyone create a dream garden. 
 Incisive advice takes the reader through the entire process: assessing the garden situation, developing a design, installing the components, and finally, dressing the space. The brilliant color photographs show an enormous variety of gardens and their elements in detail, varying from large and small, to urban and rural, covering a wide range of styles, including contemporary, modern, city, Mediterranean and natural. There are plant recommendations throughout the book. 
 Garden Design profiles existing gardens to illustrate important considerations that will factor into the final result, such as, Where is Your Garden? What Do You Want From Your Garden? and Knowing Your Soil. 
 Here is a brief sampling of the contents: 
<ul>
<li> Structure (e.g., Paths, Enclosures)</li> <li> Materials (e.g., Stone, Timber) </li> <li> Steps and Ramps (e.g., Outdoor Staircases) </li> <li> Enclosures and Barriers (e.g., Hedges, Gates) </li> <li> Shaping the Garden (e.g., Mounds, Slopes) </li> <li> Greenery and Flowers (e.g., Trees: Scene Stealers; Working with Color Stems, Berries, Foliage) </li> <li> Shade (e.g., Light up the Dark with White Flowers) </li> <li> Flowers (e.g., Paint with Plants, Borders For All Seasons) </li> <li> Vegetables (e.g., No-Dig and Raised Beds) </li> <li> Furnishings (e.g., Fountains, Loungers, Lighting) </li> <li> Difficult Plots and Tricks of the Trade (e.g., Tiny Spaces and Odd Proportions). </li> </ul>
 Creating a garden is part common sense and part instinct but almost everybody needs some help to achieve the garden of their dreams. Garden Design: A Book of Ideas inspires and motivates but it also provides practical guidance.

Garden Design: A Book of Ideas

Firefly Books

A valuable and inspiring resource for advanced and beginner gardeners alike. 
 "Paging through the exquisite photographs in this coffee-table book is like being given a sneak peek into some of the world's most gorgeous private outdoor space." -- Publishers Weekly 
 "If you buy Mom one garden book for Mother's Day, make it this one." -- National Post 
 With sales of 25,000 and now back in print, Garden Design is an essential purchase for all retail and library garden collections. It is a must-have visual reference for garden owners, with over 600 images of gardens and garden elements along with incisive advice on garden design. Through the pictures and words, it takes readers from concept to execution of a personalized garden built on sound design principles. 
 The sample gardens shown are large and small, urban and rural, and in a wide range of styles. Every aspect of designing a garden is explored, from assessing a property to choosing a style, selecting the right components, such as landscaping and boundaries, and tackling more challenging spaces. A gallery of 22 case studies further illustrates how to design a personal paradise. 
 Each chapter instructs on numerous related topics and presents illustrative case studies: 
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<li> Basics: Where, Why and What: A Question of Style; Contemporary Design; Classical Design; Natural Design </li> <li> The Components </li> <li> Structure: The Backbone of a Garden; Paths and Drives; Patios and Terraces; Enclosure and Barriers </li> <li> Shaping the Garden: Greenery and Flowers; Furnishing the Garden </li> <li> Difficult Plots and Tricks of the Trade. </li>
</ul>
 The lavish spreads address topics such as paved patios, and offer a variety of photographs in different styles with concise practical text. Case studies inspire with imagery and information. 
 Garden Design: A Book of Ideas is an ideal resource for the home gardener. It will continue to inspire as the garden matures and changes over the seasons and years.

This beautifully illustrated book takes a highly innovative look at choosing and displaying plants within the home. Imaginative ways of living with plants are considered room by room - from kitchens and bathrooms to sittingrooms and hallways. Decorating styles such as rural simplicity and modern contemporary are looked at in turn, featuring plants from ferns, grasses and herbs to cacti and bulbs. An easy-to-use plant directory of all the plants that are featured in the book, plus more, gives no-nonsense advice on care for each plant. Symbols are used to show suitable conditions, including low light spots, draughty corners and warm humid areas, for each plant. - A totally fresh approach to using plants within the home, giving a wealth of creative and inspirational ideas for displaying plants to complement the style of the interiors - Includes specially commissioned stunning full-colour photographs - Written by a leading garden designer and highly acclaimed author

Living With Plants

Miller/Mitchell Beazley

With a host of innovative ideas for eye-catching garden features that make the most of a small space, gardening experts Richard Bird and George Carter lead you through fifty-six superb 'Projects for Small Gardens". For plots as small as a window box or as long as a pathway, Bird and Carter detail the essentials of decorative gardening, like raised beds, fences, arches and trellises. -A divine collaboration of talents form bestseller Richard Bird and award-winner George Carter. -Concealed spiral binding with fold-out pages for laying the book flat while concentrating on projects. -Complete descriptions of materials and equipment, step-by-step illustrations, and easy-to-follow templates

Projects for Small Gardens

BIRD, Richard

Buckley, Jonathan

Robson, Stephen

Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd.

*20 Step-by-step projects on fold-out pages Dozens of inspriational ideas for using herb colours, textures, and scents in your garden.

Gardening With Herbs (Step-By-Step Project Workbook)

RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL

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Great Gardens of London

Gardens of the Italian Lakes

Great Gardens of London: 30 Masterpieces from Private Plots to Palaces

Garden Style: A Book of Ideas

Containers (Garden Project Workbooks)

Garden Design: A Book of Ideas

Garden Design: A Book of Ideas

Living With Plants

Projects for Small Gardens

Gardening With Herbs (Step-By-Step Project Workbook)