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Offers a portfolio of cutting edge design ideas for gardens, including the latest styles and trends within wildlife, natural planting, land art and sustainability. Showcases the work of more than 50 designers.
About the author
Ian Hodgson ist Landschaftsarchitekt und ehemaliger Redakteur von "The Garden", dem Monatsmagazin der British Royal Horticultural Society. Er lehrt an den "Kew Gardens" und ist freier Redakteur für Garden News und Garden Answers.
Summary
Showcasing the best garden designs of the last 10 years from 50 top designers and members of the Society of Garden Designers, this is the go-to guide to outdoor space design. Whether you manage a small or medium sized garden, a roof terrace, balcony or courtyard space, this book offers design solutions for every situation, every area, all tastes and budgets, and any size of garden. Drawing on the talents of celebrated designers such as Tom Stuart Smith, Luciano Giubbilei, Charlotte Rowe, Ian Kitson, John Brookes, Cleve West, Dan Pearson and Andy Sturgeon, the book also showcases the work of lesser-known designers whose innovating designs deserve wider recognition. This stunning book makes the complex process of garden design simpler by offering ample choices of contemporary design for you to explore what’s possible, what’s practical and what’s affordable. Comprising garden rooms, ornamental details, styles and planting ideas, this book will appeal to every garden owner.
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“Whether you manage a large, medium or small garden, a window-box or a small patio area, Great Garden Design will guide you through a range of garden styles, from formal and cottage to urban and minimalist, providing you with a wide spectrum of design choices to suit all tastes and budgets. Planting schemes, style guidance, practical insight and expert knowledge shout out from every page.”
“This beautifully designed book covers every aspect of garden design and has many inspiring ideas.”
“Packed with visual planting guides to get your garden off to a great start and hundreds of photographs guaranteed to inspire, accompanied with expert advice and practical tips, every garden can look great regardless of size, taste or budget.”
