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9780715310083

Hardscape : Innovative Hard Landscaping Materials for Gardens

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  • ISBN13:

    9780715310083

  • ISBN10:

    0715310089

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-09-01
  • Publisher: F & W Media Inc
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Summary

Hard landscape materials, such as timber, glass, stone and metal, give a sense of permanence and an overall structure and personality to a garden, making a satisfying space in which to enjoy the more transient aspects of gardening. Innovative designer and television presenter Ann-Marie Powell provides an enthusiastic and fascinating guide to what materials are available, where to find them and how to use them to best effect.

Author Biography

Ann-Marie Powell is a garden designer, presenter and writer. Well-known for her spirited and innovative contribution to Real Gardens, she also headed the landscape team whilst presenting Lost Gardens, and co-presented the RHS Chelsea Flower Show television coverage -- all for Channel 4. She has written for the Observer, Your Garden, New Eden and Homeflair magazines, and is the gardening columnist for the Glasgow Herald and two internet sites -- handbag.com and crocus.co.uk.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6(4)
PART 1 PLANNING & INSPIRATION
Motivation
10(6)
Stimulation
16(9)
Investigation
25(3)
Composition
28(6)
PART 2 PRACTICALITIES
Surface
34(2)
The Reclaim Garden
36(12)
Boundaries
48(8)
The Ceramic Garden
56(6)
Structures
62(4)
Three Dimensional
66(5)
Ornament
71(3)
The Artist's Garden
74(8)
Water
82(6)
The Water Garden
88(4)
Lighting
92(6)
Modern Roof Space
98(4)
PART 3 MATERIALS SOURCEBOOK
Stone
102(12)
Plastic and Rubber
114(8)
Metals
122(8)
Glass
130(6)
Timber
136(8)
Terracotta
144(10)
Brick
154(8)
Concrete
162(8)
Light
170(8)
Water
178(10)
Index 188(4)
US and Canadian Suppliers 192(1)
Acknowledgements 192

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