Garden Design With Stone, Wood, Glass & Steel
inspirational and practical design ideas for using hard landscaping features in the garden
$48.07
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2010
Summary
A garden is predominantly about plants and nature, but the hard landscaping is what gives it form and shape, providing a sense of order and architectural design, and introducing scale to what could otherwise be an unruly mass of vegetation. This innovative book explores the character of materials available for outdoor construction. The author looks in turn at natural materials such as stone, wood and clay; composites such as concrete, glass and metals; and new technology synthetics. She also…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781903141786 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1903141788 |
| Author: | Joan Clifton |
| Publisher: | Anness Publishing |
| Imprint: | Aquamarine |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2010 |
| Weight: | 698g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 233mm x 17mm |
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”* “The garden has become the new haven in which to express personal creativity. Joan Clifton’s book brings a fresh approach to incorporating innovative materials into your outside space… A ‘must-buy’ for everyone searching for contemporary ideas.” Therese Lang, Westonbirt Festival of the Garden, UK.”
About The Author
Joan Clifton
Joan Clifton is a professional horticulturalist whose career has encompassed the worlds of fashion, architecture and theatre design. With a strong sense of sculptural design and a passion for plants, she established her company, Avant Garden, in 1991, to specialize in architecturally inspired garden furniture and artefacts. She is a regular exhibitor at the Chelsea Flower Show, in England, and at other international events and is a consultant for the trade garden show, Fifth Room.
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