Young, Chris creator Young, Chris 1976- editor. text encyclopedia handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Illustrated works Instructional and educational works Instructional and educational works. Handbooks and manuals. Illustrated works. nyu 2023 2023 American edition. New/revised edition. monographic eng

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391 p. : ill. ; col. ; 30 cm. Offers advice, techniques, and instructions on the process of designing a home garden, including layouts, illustrated listings of plants, and simple construction projects. Foreword / Chris Young, Editor in Chief 8 -- Design inspiration / From formal and family to natural and productive, explore the history and key ingredients of some of the most interesting landscape design styles around plus, find inspiration for your own plot 12 -- First Questions 14 -- Landscapes design trends 22 -- Landscapes styles explained 28 -- Formal style 32 -- Informal style 46 -- Family style 60 -- Natural style 74 -- Small spaces 88 -- Productive style 102 -- Statement style 116 -- How to design / A comprehensive guide to the principles of landscape design and how you can apply them to create a beautiful design of your own 130 -- Assessing your space 132 -- First principles 142 -- Creating a plan 180 -- Designing with plants 198 -- Choosing materials 222 -- Landscaping a yard / All the practical information and step by step guides you need bring your landscape design to life 242 -- Building outdoor structures 252 -- Laying a path 254 -- Laying a patio 256 -- Building a retaining wall 258 -- Laying decking 260 -- Putting up fence post 262 -- Laying gravel border 264 -- Building a pergola 266 -- Making a raised bed 268 -- Making a pond 270 -- Planting Techniques 272 -- How to plant trees 274 -- How to plant shrubs 276 -- How to plant climbers 278 -- Laying a lawn 280 -- Meadow inspired plantings 282 -- Aftercare and maintenance 284 -- Plant and materials guide / Expert advice to help you choose the perfect plant for ay situation and the right materials for your design 286 -- Plant guide 288 -- Materials guide 350 -- Resources 368 -- Understanding hardiness ratings 370 -- Designers details 371 -- Acknowledgments 372 -- Index 379 -- editor-in-chief, Chris Young. Includes index. Gardens Design Landscape gardening Jardins Architecture landscape gardening GARDENING / Garden Design GARDENING / Techniques Gardens Design Landscape gardening Garden design Landscape gardening Gardening SB473 E53 2023 712.6 9780744084436 0744084431 pucpr 240823 20260213160902.0 eng