The Garden Maker's Manual [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Rosemary Alexander (Author), Richard Sneesby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 2005

The Garden Maker's Manual covers all aspects of hard landscaping and structures — from paving and paths to water features, lighting, shelter, walls, and fences. Those aspiring garden designers looking for an excellent introduction to the art of landscaping, but who are not ready for Rosemary's more definitive Essential Garden Design Workbook, will want to have this book. It is an accessible and practical approach to garden landscaping written by the experts at The English Gardening School. With 150 photographs and 150 drawings, this manual will be a timeless reference.

Editorial Reviews

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Alexander, the charismatic founder of the English Gardening School, and coauthor Sneesby have compiled a highly detailed resource guide aimed at providing valuable assistance in envisioning a garden plan from scratch. Important aspects of making a garden are covered, from walls and walkways to stairways, gateways, and such architectural elements as gazebos and arbors. Each topic is presented with an array of design possibilities illustrated and explained. Offered along with traditional ideas for paths using stone and brick are inventive solutions like a rammed-earth paving pattern. Each chapter features a clearly written section on practicalities to help demystify technical considerations, with instructions included for calculating the size of boards and joists for a deck, for instance. While some projects, such as waterproofing a pond, are not given in-depth treatment, do-it-yourself types will find a great deal of useful advice and support. Alice Joyce
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Review

"Supplementing a wealth of experience with knockout photographs and superb technical drawings, the authors, both celebrated English garden designers, have produced what amounts to a brilliant minicourse in garden engineering."—Horticulture, November/December 2005 (Horticulture )

"Whether your plans for the garden are big or small, you can find something in this book that will inspire you. Its ideas will exercise both your left and right brain muscles, beckoning to your creative side while taking your practical side by the hand toward realizing the possibilities. Whether you prefer vast vistas or miniscule vignettes, you'll find yourself picking this book up again and again to assure yourself how good it will look when your structure is finished."—Jean Starr, Munster (IN) Times, September 3, 2005 (Jean Starr Munster Times )

"If your garden is packed with plants but lacks structure, this book will be invaluable to help you generate ideas and add some form."—Amy McDowell, Des Moines Press Citizen, August 10, 2005 (Amy McDowell Des Moines Press Citizen )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press (March 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088192704X
• ISBN-13: 978-0881927047
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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