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Private Paradise: Contemporary American Gardens
ISBN: 9781580933230 / Angielski / Twarda / 261 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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240,24 zł |
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Gardens and Plants of the Getty Villa
ISBN: 9781606060490 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Gardens and Plants of the Getty Villa is the long-awaited companion volume to Plants in the Getty's Central Garden published in 2004. In the first part of the book, garden historian Patrick Bowe explores the design, planting, and uses of the ancient Roman garden and describes how J. Paul Getty's vision to create such a garden in California was brought to reality. The second part includes a sumptuously illustrated guide to the plants in each of the five gardens at the Villa. Bowe introduces each of the gardens, describing the underlying concepts and the relationship to... Gardens and Plants of the Getty Villa is the long-awaited companion volume to Plants in the Getty's Central Garden published in 2004.... |
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84,63 zł |
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A Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of Northeastern Pennsylvania
ISBN: 9780615450988 / Angielski / Miękka / 342 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive reference and discussion about how to plan and develop landscape designs using native plants, with a focus on the northeastern counties of Pennsylvania. Covers 2,150 species of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials and annuals, 100 kinds of regional soils, and 135 ecological communities with detailed plant associations for each. Also included are the 540 protected plant species in Pennsylvania, invasive species of local concern, plant sources and additional resources for native plant enthusiasts.
A comprehensive reference and discussion about how to plan and develop landscape designs using native plants, with a focus on the northeastern countie...
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79,95 zł |
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Embroidered Ground: Revisiting the Garden
ISBN: 9780374533199 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In Embroidered Ground: Revisiting the Garden, the acclaimed author and garden designer Page Dickey writes of the pitfalls, challenges, successes, and myriad pleasures of the twenty-nine year process of creating her own remarkable garden, Duck Hill, in upstate New York. This winning book details the evolution of one especially loved and cared-for space: its failed schemes and realized dreams, and the wisdom gained in contending with an ever-evolving work of art. The author shares her very personal views on what contributes to a garden's success--structure, fragrance, the play of... In Embroidered Ground: Revisiting the Garden, the acclaimed author and garden designer Page Dickey writes of the pitfalls, challenges, succe... |
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80,60 zł |
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Green Roofs: A guide to their design and installation
ISBN: 9781847972965 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A guide to the process of designing and installing a green roofessential reading for anyone interested in energy-efficient buildingsEnvironmentally friendly buildings are a must forthe future, and among the many new ideas for buildings are green roofsbut what exactly is a green roof, and how do they work? Why are individuals and businesses installing them, and how difficult is it toinstall and maintain a green roof? This guide introduces the range of green roofs available, from the small garden shed to towering skyscrapers; discusses the role of the green roof as part of an overall greening...
A guide to the process of designing and installing a green roofessential reading for anyone interested in energy-efficient buildingsEnvironmentally fr...
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53,39 zł |
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Designing Small Gardens
ISBN: 9781847972903 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A guide that willinspire stunning results, whether for an entire garden or just a small borderSmall gardens can be as versatile as their gardenerspersonal, peaceful havens; sophisticated spaces for entertaining; or bold showcases for plant displays.Written by an experienced garden designer, this practical book, packed with big ideas for small gardens, guides readers through the principles of design with special reference to small spaces. Topics covered include garden design basics, hard and soft landscapes, innovative use of different materials, imaginative planting combinations, garden...
A guide that willinspire stunning results, whether for an entire garden or just a small borderSmall gardens can be as versatile as their gardenerspers...
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53,39 zł |
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Garden-Craft Old and New
ISBN: 9781108037143 / Angielski / Miękka / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. John D. Sedding (1838 91) was an English church architect and an influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Having worked in Penzance and Bristol, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1874 and set up a practice in London, eventually becoming a neighbour of William Morris. His designs included new churches such as Holy Trinity in Sloane Street (1888 90), Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell (1887 95), and All Saints, Falmouth (1887 90), as well as restoration projects and decorative work. In 1888 he moved to Kent, and developed his interests in gardening and...
John D. Sedding (1838 91) was an English church architect and an influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Having worked in Penzance and Bri...
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248,19 zł |
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Successfully Landscaping Your Marin Home
ISBN: 9781466426481 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Do you own a home in Marin County? This is the ONLY book dedicated to helping you design the right garden for your values in an efficient and practical way. With more than 20 years designing and installing landscapes, the author aims to pass on all the practical tips he can from a local perspective.
Do you own a home in Marin County? This is the ONLY book dedicated to helping you design the right garden for your values in an efficient and practica...
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88,86 zł |
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A Garden Makes a House a Home
ISBN: 9781580933308 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From humble cottages to sprawling estates, all residences benefit from lush, well-tended gardens that provide solace to the owners and truly turn a house into a home. This volume takes the reader on a tour of the most carefully planned, tended and executed gems of residential gardens across the United States.
From humble cottages to sprawling estates, all residences benefit from lush, well-tended gardens that provide solace to the owners and truly turn a ho...
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176,11 zł |
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Landscape and the State in Medieval Anatolia
ISBN: 9781841710952 / Angielski / Miękka / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This study, focusing on the Rum Seljuk dynasty in thirteenth-century Anatolia, combines local history, geography, art history, and archaeology to examine instances of an only partially understood garden tradition in one corner of the medieval Mediterranean. Gardens, and their architecture, have been neglected, not only because of the paucity of remains, the architecture they inspired was not monumental and relied strongly on a sense of place, and a sensitivity to the landscape. This book attempts to recover a measure of that sense and that landscape, as well as the activities that endowed...
This study, focusing on the Rum Seljuk dynasty in thirteenth-century Anatolia, combines local history, geography, art history, and archaeology to exam...
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451,35 zł |
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World's Fair Gardens: Shaping American Landscapes
ISBN: 9780813933115 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As showcases for dramatic changes in garden style and new technology, world's fairs offered leading landscape designers and nurserymen the chance to tempt visitors to try new garden trends in backyards across the nation. From horticultural innovations to new landscape styles, the wonders displayed at these fairs had a distinct influence on America's largest urban parks. In World's Fair Gardens, Cathy Jean Maloney offers a lavishly illustrated exploration of the gardens and grounds of America's nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century world's fairs. Maloney describes the landscapes of... As showcases for dramatic changes in garden style and new technology, world's fairs offered leading landscape designers and nurserymen the chance t... |
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169,47 zł |
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Backyard Water Gardens: How to Build, Plant & Maintain Ponds, Streams & Fountains
ISBN: 9781591865537 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Veronica Fowler's comprehensive step-by-step manual shows you not only how to install your water garden, but maintain it entirely on your own. Backyard Water Gardens teaches you how to install liners, pre-formed shapes, containers, and aboveground pools and fountains. From there, it helps you choose plants, add them to your garden, fertilize, prune, divide, and ward off pests and diseases. But Fowler's book goes far beyond the basics, covering all the maintenance and troubleshooting of water feature hardscapes--from a rip in a liner, to a damaged pool, to maintaining equipment and... Veronica Fowler's comprehensive step-by-step manual shows you not only how to install your water garden, but maintain it entirely on your own. B... |
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114,49 zł |
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The Formal Garden in England
ISBN: 9781108061407 / Angielski / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1892, this work by the architect Reginald Theodore Blomfield (1856 1942), illustrated by Francis Inigo Thomas (1865 1950), uses historical evidence to vindicate a classical approach to garden design, in which a house and its surroundings are kept in harmony. It is a response to the work of the gardener and journalist William Robinson (1838 1935), who had written vehemently in favour of romantic, naturalistic gardens. Closely linked to the burgeoning Arts and Crafts movement as secretary to the Art-Workers' Guild under William Morris' presidency, Blomfield had developed a...
First published in 1892, this work by the architect Reginald Theodore Blomfield (1856 1942), illustrated by Francis Inigo Thomas (1865 1950), uses his...
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248,19 zł |
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Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley
ISBN: 9781580933483 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley" surveys the majestic landscape that borders the Hudson River, an area rich in history and unique garden designs. The scenery, which encompasses riverfront meadows, craggy hills, and long open valleys, is inherently dramatic.
Twenty-six private gardens are presented here, chosen to establish a sense of place and to convey the romance of the landscape. John Hall's photographs give a privileged view of the life within, while Jane Garmey's warm and engaging narrative traces the development of the gardens and the great pleasure their owners take in... "Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley" surveys the majestic landscape that borders the Hudson River, an area rich in history and unique garden designs...
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240,24 zł |
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Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden
ISBN: 9781612120614 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden that's devoted to supplying year-round salad greens. Created by celebrated gardeners, each unique design is accompanied by both plant lists and charming anecdotes. This fully illustrated collection glitters with off-beat personality and quirkiness. Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include ... |
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84,63 zł |
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The Victorian Gardener
ISBN: 9780747813279 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over the course of the nineteenth century gardening came to be considered a respectable profession, providing a means to an education, a good chance of advancement and decent working conditions. The hierarchy of the garden staff became just as regimented as that of domestic servants, and progression was attained by hard work, self-improvement and ambition. Training courses and apprenticeships prepared young gardeners for their trade and horticulture became recognized as a skilled profession, with the head gardener commanding a position of influence and respect and women overcoming social...
Over the course of the nineteenth century gardening came to be considered a respectable profession, providing a means to an education, a good chance o...
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48,05 zł |
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Rock Gardens and Alpine Plants
ISBN: 9781444659030 / Angielski / Miękka / 182 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This early work by E. H. Jenkins is an informative guide to the use and cultivation of alpine plants for the amateur horticulturist. It includes instruction on the use of frames, pots, arrangement, and many other aspects of gardening.
This early work by E. H. Jenkins is an informative guide to the use and cultivation of alpine plants for the amateur horticulturist. It includes instr...
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137,73 zł |
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Gardens Are For People, Third edition
ISBN: 9780520201200 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This classic of landscape architecture has been required reading for the residential garden design professional, student, and generalist since its publication in 1955. Gardens Are for People contains the essence of Thomas Church's design philosophy and much practical advice. Amply illustrated by site plans and photographs of some of the 2,000 gardens Church designed during the course of his career, the third edition has a new Preface as well as a selected bibliography of writings by and about Church.
Called "the last great traditional designer and the first great modern designer,"... This classic of landscape architecture has been required reading for the residential garden design professional, student, and generalist since its pub...
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194,41 zł |
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The Cottage Garden
ISBN: 9780747808183 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hollyhocks and cabbages, roses and runner beans: the English cottage garden combines beauty and utility, pride and productivity. Immortalized in images of thatched cottages with flower-filled borders and ducks on the path, what was the reality of the cottage garden? For many the garden was essential to keep food on the table. For those more fortunate, the garden was a blaze of color and a status symbol. Gardens did not just appeal to the senses, however; they played a philosophical and moral role in British society, and thus in British social history. Visions of the rural cottager... Hollyhocks and cabbages, roses and runner beans: the English cottage garden combines beauty and utility, pride and productivity. Immortalized in im... |
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48,05 zł |
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Georgian Garden Buildings
ISBN: 9780747811015 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Georgian garden buildings often seem monuments to rich mens' folly and whimsy, but they always had a purpose, whether functional or ornamental. Today they are valued for their social history and their key place in the history of architecture and landscape design, as well as often for their sheer beauty or quirkiness. This glossary of Georgian garden buildings introduces their place in architectural and landscape history. It then explains the purpose and form of individual types in the context of the English landscape garden, perhaps the greatest contribution that these islands have... Georgian garden buildings often seem monuments to rich mens' folly and whimsy, but they always had a purpose, whether functional or ornamental. Tod... |
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53,39 zł |