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Frederick, Jr., William H.

The Exuberant Garden and the Controlling Hand; Plant Combinations for North American Gardens

1992

68,62 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1992
Luogo di stampa
Boston, Toronto, London. Little, Brown and Company
Autore
Frederick, Jr., William H.
Edizione
First edition.
Soggetto
Gardening - Landscaping
Lingue
Inglese
Prima edizione

Descrizione

4to [28.5 x 23 cm]; xix, 342 pp, over 230 colored plates and illustrations, 13 detailed colored garden plans, table, appendices, index. original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, pictorial endpapers, dj (not price clipped), clean, fine and unused condition. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The veteran landscape architect describes how to combine ornamental plants of all types, using a balance between plant exuberance and design structure. He provides a sophisticated, up-to-date guide with full details, with some emphasis on exploiting color potential. The author gives detail on entrance gardens, gardens to view, live-in gardens, swimming pool gardens and gardens to stroll. The 38 detailed and extensive appendices (190 pages) are a rich source of plants lists, tolerances, cultural preferences, design characteristics, plant lists for different conditions, by season, fragrance, texture, color, soil types, etc.