The new traditional garden : a practical guide to creating and restoring authentic American gardens for homes of all ages / Michael Weishan.
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TextPublication details: New York : Ballantine Publishing Group, 1999Description: xiv, 337 p. : ill. 24 cmISBN: - 345420411
- SB 457.53 .W435 1999
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-330) and index.
rescue an orphaned front door - Master the disciplined symmetry of a formal garden, the exuberance of a Victorian yard, or the charming randomness of a cottage garden - Establish a mini-orchard featuring delicious rediscovered varieties of apples, peaches, cherries, and other fruits and berries Lavishly designed with more than two hundred illustrations, The New Traditional Garden also includes a compendium of historic plants, detailed plans for great antique gardens, a directory of the most beautiful historic gardens in America, a comprehensive list of garden suppliers, and hundreds of other features to help you create a garden with elegance and character."www.powells.com"
The unique combination of utility and beauty that has been the glory of the American garden for the past three hundred years is once again blooming, as home owners rediscover the magic of individual, homemade, horticultural splendor. Yes, the golden age of gardening is dawning, and much of the current enthusiasm for creating distinctive, unforgettable designs was spurred by nationally respected landscape architect and horticulturist Michael Weishan. His impeccable taste, common sense, and comprehensive knowledge of America's gardening history make him the ideal advisor for today's gardeners. Respectful of the past and mindful of contemporary needs and lifestyles, Weishan lays down the underlying principles for creating--either from scratch or from the ghost of a lost garden--a domestic landscape with purpose and personality. He explains with utmost clarity how to - Discover exactly which type and style of garden is right for you - Analyze the archaeology of your old garden and recreate it from the past - Arrange walls and fences for beauty and privacy - Transform front, side, and back yards into one harmonious environment - Lay out graceful walks and drives
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