Garden design (Hardcover)

by Robin Williams (Author) "A garden designer quickly appreciates that every garden owners are unique..." (more)
Key Phrases: thermal movement joints, zoning plan, freestanding walls (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Using over 500 color photos and illustrations of garden design elements, Williams successfully presents a plan for devising a home landscape that harmoniously incorporates these elements into a beautiful garden. His credentials as a British landscape expert and chair of the Society of Landscape Designers in England are evident in this style sourcebook, which is filled with excellent landscape ideas and design examples. Williams covers how to plan a garden, which begins with establishing individual priorities and analyzing the property to be landscaped. He includes horizontal surfaces (everything that covers the ground); vertical elements (e.g., plants, walls, fences); garden furnishings (e.g., plants, pots, statues, furniture); and sample plans for types of gardens (e.g., water gardens, city gardens, wildlife gardens). Valuable for the many examples of garden elements that go into the making of an attractive outdoor space, this book offers readers the opportunity to explore options for a successful home landscape. Recommended for gardening and landscaping collections.
Dale Luchsinger, Athens Area Technical Inst., Ga.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
The essential sourcebook for creating your own dream garden. From planning to planting, a comprehensive guide to creating attractive landscapes and flourishing gardens.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest; 1 edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895776766
• ISBN-13: 978-0895776761
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,841 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #29 in	Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Landscape
  #48 in	Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Landscape
  #58 in	Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Garden Design

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Idea Book On Garden Design, October 9, 1997

By A Customer

Robin Williams takes the reader on a tour of the elements that make a garden complete. From making a survey of your property to designing a pergola, all types of gardens and garden elements are discussed and fully illustrated. Detailed descriptions and illustrations tell you how to prepare and lay a brick patio, design a special fence to enclosue your yard or even adding a gazebo. For those doing it themselves or those desiring to know how it is done this book is for you with full color illustrations and photographs.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great design and structural source!, February 15, 2003

By A Customer

This book not only contains wonderful landscape inspirations, but is a wonderful technical resource as well. The detail and diagrams provided help the novice attain professional results with structural elements in the garden.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most comprehensive garden design books!, December 28, 2007

By	Gang Chen "LEEDSeries.com, Bestselling Author... (http://www.ArchiteG.com/) - See all my reviews

As the chairman of the Society of Landscape Designers, and a member of the Institute of Horticulture in England, Robin Williams summarized his professional experience and extensive knowledge in "Garden design."

"Garden design" covers every aspect of garden design, including the basic of garden design, elements of design (principles, style, the formal garden, the informal garden, the combination garden), establishing priorities (take your time, decide what you want, anticipate change, source of inspiration, complete your checklist), the survey and related drawings, the analysis, the zoning plan, the finished design, the working plan and work schedule, getting started (shaping and contouring, water problems, drainage, irrigation, marking out, space and proportion, pattern and scale, character underfoot), horizontal planting (lawn, decorative ground cover, natural effect), flexible surfaces (softer surfaces, hard surfaces, wood), edging, rigid surfaces (natural stone, reconstructed stone and concrete, paving, bricks and tiles, concrete laid on site,), steps and ramps (planting steps, safety features, ramps), furnishing the garden, plants and containers, garden accessories, water and rock features, leisure and garden games, garden plants, family gardens, water gardens, rose gardens, rock gardens, grass gardens, seaside gardens, plant lover's gardens, country-style gardens, wildlife gardens, deck gardens, city gardens, and dry or Xeriscape gardens.

"Garden design" has 208 pages and over 500 interior color photos and illustrations. It is one of the most comprehensive garden design books, and a must-have for both design professionals and ordinary garden lovers!

Gang Chen, Author of "LEED AP Exam Guide" & "Planting Design Illustrated." LEED AP, AIA