Backyard Blueprints Style, Design & Details for Outdoor Living

by Stevens, David; Harpur, Jerry

• ISBN13: 9780806967875
• ISBN10: 0806967870
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Even a small space tucked behind the house can blossom brilliantly. Here's the key presented by a leading garden designer blessed with boundless creativity. This unique combination of down-to-earth advice and artistic ideas comes with 18 detailed blueprint drawings to guide you.

Author Biography

David Stevens is an influential garden designer, writer, and broadcaster. He is the winner of elevan gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, author of 20 books, and the creator and host of numerous television and radio programs.

Jerry Harpur is an award-winning photographer of gardens and plants. His work has appeared in many books and magazines, including Architectural Digest and House & Garden.

Table of Contents

Blueprints in preparation	p. 7
Blueprints for design	p. 17
Style uncovered	p. 20
Controlling space	p. 33
Designing with space	p. 45
Material world	p. 56
Blueprints for furnishing	p. 65
Outdoor furniture	p. 69
Water features	p. 76
Work and play	p. 85
Arbors and arches	p. 92
Ornament	p. 100
Designing with light	p. 106
Blueprints for planting	p. 113
Designing with plants	p. 116
Shape, texture, and color	p. 122
Particular places	p. 132
Index	p. 142
Acknowledgments	p. 144
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