A Portfolio of Contemporary Gardens [Hardcover]

Stephen Woodhams (Author), Andrew Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000

This portfolio of modern gardens defines the current trends in garden design today. The three sections of the book; Fusion - explores how modern material and the influences of architecture and interior design have influenced modern garden design; Realization - puts contemporary design into practice; Directory - detailed information on the key plants and cutting-edge materials - together make this book the essential reference and resource for contemporary garden designers and gardeners for today and years to come.

Provides inspirational garden thinking from a leading contemporary designer.

Filled with stunning color photographs of cutting-edge gardens.

Features original garden projects with plans and before & after photographs.

Includes interior concepts for outdoor living.

With a directory of key plants, materials, lighting & garden furnishings to achieve a contemporary look.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Beginning with the grandest offerings, coffee table books, Portfolio of Contemporary Gardens by Stephen Woodhams is a masterpiece among them. -- Over the Hedge, November/December 2000

Illustrates how modern materials, architecture, and interior design have influenced traditional garden design. -- Southern Accents, January/February 2001

About the Author

Stephen Woodhams is widely regarded as being at the very forefront of contemporary garden design. He is fast gaining recognition throughout the world for his ideas and cutting-edge work. One of the youngest gardeners ever to win a Gold Medal at The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in 1994, Stephen has since won further awards, in 1996 and 1997. As well as lecturing and making television appearances, Stephen’s extensive client list means that he is constantly in demand for designs ranging from urban gardens to country locations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rockport Publishers (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564967549
• ISBN-13: 978-1564967541
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,752,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Book, July 20, 2009

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This review is from: Portfolio of Contemporary Gardens (Paperback)

Everything was fine except the book was wrapped in newspaper which left black marks on the white cover of the book! I was able to erase them but don't think it was a good idea to wrap a new book in newspaper.