How to design a garden
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223 pages : color illustrations, plans (some color) ; 23 cm
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English
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Preface by Andrew Duff.
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Includes index.
Description
Beginning in the 1960s, John Brookes MBE (1933-2018) revolutionized garden design, with a new design philosophy and methodology that was rooted in the notion that gardens are about the people who live in them. Recognizing the demands of the contemporary lifestyle, he broke with previous labour-intensive garden design traditions and the emphasis on showcasing plants. Instead he promoted using gardens as extensions of the home. He introduced this notion in his 1969 book, A Room Outside, which also contained practical advice on materials, methodology, and planting. His approach was unprecedented and included the then-novel idea that people of all income levels could have designed, fashionable gardens tailored to their needs, low-maintenance, and beautiful.John taught and lectured around the world and, thanks to his energetic writing, teaching and media appearances, he became regarded as the 'king' and 'godfather' of garden and landscape design. How to Design a Garden is an informative and ultimately practical collection of his thoughts and advice selected from countless writings and lectures given to students, professionals and the public around the world.In addition to his teaching on how to design a garden, the book has two key themes - environmental sustainability and a focus on the local vernacular. They show how far ahead he was of his time and to what a great extent his teaching remains relevant to garden-makers today.-back cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brookes, J., Paasschen, G. v., & Duff, A. (2022). How to design a garden . Pimpernel Press Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brookes, John, 1933-2018, Gwendolyn van, Paasschen and Andrew Duff. 2022. How to Design a Garden. Pimpernel Press Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brookes, John, 1933-2018, Gwendolyn van, Paasschen and Andrew Duff. How to Design a Garden Pimpernel Press Ltd, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brookes, John, Gwendolyn van Paasschen, and Andrew Duff. How to Design a Garden Pimpernel Press Ltd, 2022.
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