Download or read book Home Landscaping written by Elizabeth Murray and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1988 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and text provide information on what to plan and consider when designing your perfect outdoor space.

Download or read book Western Home Landscaping written by Roger Holmes and published by Landscaping. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of 42 designs created by area landscape professionals, with over 200 plants that are proven performers in the areas covered. Some designs provide "green" landscaping tips, including ways to conserve water and the use of native plants. Also shows how to install and care for plants, paths, fences, walls.

Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Download or read book So You Want to Be a Garden Designer written by Love Albrecht Howard and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day talented and passionate gardeners think to themselves, “There must be a way to turn this into a career.” So You Want to Be a Garden Designer helps them turn that dream into reality by providing the practical, step-by-step information every budding designer needs to develop and nurture a thriving garden design business. A successful, self-made garden designer herself, Love Albrecht Howard conveys not only the basic skills required for the profession, but also the crucial details that can mean the difference between success and failure. Among the many questions she explores with warmth, humor, and a big dose of reality are: • What do I need to learn? • How do I tackle fences, stairs, decks, and other construction projects? • How can I avoid using chemicals? • What’s the best way to deal with challenging personalities? With extensive photographs, practical drawings, and clearheaded advice, So You Want to Be a Garden Designer is the comprehensive manual that all garden designers will wish they’d had from the start.

Download or read book Deer Resistant Design written by Karen Chapman and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fear deer no more! The best source I’ve seen on the topic!” —Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals. In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option—intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America—from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas—that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.

Download or read book The Less Is More Garden written by Susan Morrison and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Big ideas for your small garden.” —Garden Design When it comes to gardens, bigger isn’t always better, and The Less Is More Garden shows you how to take advantage of every square foot of space. Designer Susan Morrison offers savvy tips to match your landscape to your lifestyle, draws on years of experience to recommend smart plants with seasonal interest, and suggests hardscape materials to personalize your space. Inspiring photographs highlight a variety of inspiring small-space designs from around the country. With The Less Is More Garden, you’ll see how limited space can mean unlimited opportunities for gorgeous garden design.

Download or read book Creative Garden Design Patterns written by Jack Wallington and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Garden Design: Patterns is a unique and practical reference for creating mood, proportion and scale in the garden. Its more than 500 photographs reveal the hidden patterns in plants, gardens and the wider landscape to inspire plans for gardens of all sizes and illustrate how to appreciate the styles of design in larger gardens andparks. Explore the influences of pattern in design and thepeople who made them and gain a greater understanding of the roles of color, texture, shape and perspective in the garden. Each chapter explores a different theme of garden pattern, including: • Plants with Pattern: Leaf Shape and Texture • Patterns within Layouts: Symmetrical and Formal • Patterns with Plants: Borders and Bedding • Patterns in Landscape: Paving and Walls • Water Patterns: Pools and Streams Additional features include profiles of patterns ingarden design history from abstract to Islamic gardens. A complete visual delight, Creative Garden Design:Patterns is a classic work that deserves pride of place on every garden designer’s bookshelf.

Download or read book Landscaping with Stone 2nd Edition written by Pat Sagui and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information for incorporating natural stone in a landscape and step-by-step instructions for a number of popular stone projects. Contains more than 335 color photos and 40 illustrations.

Download or read book Backyard Idea Book written by Lee Anne White and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backyard Idea Book showcases hundreds of creative, practical ideas for planning and decorating inviting yet functional backyard spaces. From porches, patios, and decks to pools and retreats to kids' spaces and storage, this book is filled with fresh ideas to help you create a beautiful backyard that reflects and enhances your lifestyle. "Fabulous. It works like a reference manual for homeowners and professionals alike." -- Lynette Jennings, creator and host of Lynette Jennings Design About the author Lee Anne White is a landscape designer, garden photographer, and writer. She is the former chief editor of Fine Gardening magazine, the editor of numerous books on garden design (including Pool Idea Book and Taunton's Front Yard Idea Book), and the recipient of three Quill & Trowel Awards from the Garden Writers Association of America.

Download or read book Landscape Ideas You Can Use written by Chris Peterson and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful, inspiring book featuring well-chosen examples of landscape designs that succeed. This book goes beyond pretty pictures to include specific information on plant and hardscaping options so you can make an informed decision on which options make sense for your yard. Subjects covered include: Understanding landscape styles, landscape materials, landscape elements, gardens & border plantings, landscape structures, firepits & fireplaces, landscape lighting, and many more.

Download or read book Home Planners Complete Book of Landscape Plans written by Home Planners, inc and published by Home Planners, LLC. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landscape designs to enhance your home.A lavish collection of plans in full-color, sure to spark the imagination and add beauty to any home.From peaceful garden retreats to expansive landscapes designed to create outdoor living and entertainment spaces, whatever your paradise, you'll find it here.Instant gratification - get immediate results with six easy-to-use garden plans.Get helpful advise on reading your blueprints, adjusting the plan to fit your homesite, planting tips, and much more with our special Help section.Blueprints are available for all designs, as well as a regionalized plant list to install a landscape appropriate to your area.Home Planners Complete Book of Landscape Plans is a must-have resource for any homeowner interested in adding value and creating the perfect complement to any home.

Download or read book Creative Landscaping written by Derek Fell and published by Friedman/Fairfax Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated practical idea book that will help you to achieve a beautiful home landscape. It is filled with inspiring ideas & authoritative information on such aspects of landscape design and much more.

Download or read book Landscaping Ideas for Beginners written by Gardening For Beginners Design School and published by Backyard Design. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Southeast Home Landscaping written by Roger Holmes and published by Creative Homeowner Press. This book was released on 2005-12-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines gardening and landscaping practices for the Southeastern region of the United States.

Download or read book Landscaping For Beginners written by Teddy Geis and published by Self Creative. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to have a beautiful garden where you could spend wonderful moments with the people you love? Have you ever gone to the garden center of a big box home improvement store and seen some great looking flowers, plants or trees and thought they would look great in your yard, but you didn't know where to start? It's not difficult to grow great plants if you keep a few things in mind and avoid some common planting mistakes. In this book, let's go through the dos and don'ts of planting. You don't want to buy a fantastic plant and get it home and find out that it doesn't fit in your yard. Or worse yet, you decide to plant it anyway and then you have a huge plant that's taken over your yard. Just take a look a few other things you will discover inside: How to design your garden Dozens of ideas and practical information that you can use for your garden Fruit and vegetable trees that you can plant and enjoy with your family Lists of tools and materials for your project Hardscape How to maintain your garden landscape And much more! Once you've figured out where you want to plant, you can look at which plants are good choices to plant in the area. The most important thing to always remember when planting above all else, is to plant 'the right plant in the right place'. Planting the wrong plant in the wrong place will come back to haunt you every time. Spend a lot of time in nurseries discovering the various kinds of plants and trees that will grow successfully in your area. Get your soil tested even buying a test kit. Check the pH of your soil and what your plants need. Designing the exterior of your home increases its value, but you don't necessarily have to be a gardening professional or an architect because this book will guide you step by step in all your projects.

Download or read book Landscaping for Beginners written by Eric Jason and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get all the Inspiration and Information You Need to Transform Your Outdoor Space and Turn Your Landscaping Dreams into Reality! Are you new to gardening and landscape design? Maybe you are looking for new garden ideas? Or seeking a way to revive a tired flowerbed? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then this is the right guide for you as it provides the homeowners with all the practical information and step-by-step instructions you need to bring your garden designs to life. A good landscape design improves the curbside appeal and increases the resale value of your home. This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of garden design and how you can apply them to create a design of your own. From planning and choosing the right materials for your structure to planting and laying patios, arbors, walls, paths, etc. this guide is there for you throughout these processes. Inside the Landscaping for Beginners, you will find: A collection of inspiring tips, ideas for making your garden more beautiful and functional Expert advice to help you choose the perfect plant for any situation and the right materials for your design Tips on choosing the right garden style from the array of available options and understanding each garden style's unique features How to match and adjust elements from the different garden styles to create a design that's as unique as you are Practical factors to consider for creating a functional and attractive edible landscape design and much more! With inspirational photographs, Landscaping for Beginners is all you need to create and maintain your dream landscape! BUY NOW!

Download or read book Landscaping Ideas written by Teddy Geis and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the person who wants to give their garden а face lift they have some options available to them. These options will range from simply adding new plants and other garden accessories to your garden to hiring landscaping firms. You could look at some landscaping ideas before you begin any major sweeping changes to your garden however. By looking at these landscaping ideas first you have the ability at hand of seeing what items you might like to have in your garden. These ideas will also let you see how you can reasonably change your garden - no matter how big or small - into one which reflects your personality. One of the best ways to finding good landscaping ideas is to look at magazines which deal with this area of gardening. You can also get lots of ideas for а great looking garden from exhibitions which are sponsored by landscaping firms. As these places are always on the lookout for new clients they will have the most current ideas and trends featured in their exhibitions. This book covers the following topics: Why It Is Important To Take Care Of Your Lawn? Landscaping Site How To Create A Drainage System For Your Landscaping Japanese Garden Backyard And Front-Yard Landscaping Ideas And much more!!! There may be instances where you will have the opportunity of buying items which can help you develop an idea around which your landscaping ideas can develop. As the key to а great looking garden depends on how all of the items in the garden meld together you will need to think about where all of the items should be placed before you start transforming your garden. This is vital for your landscaping ideas to come out in the way that you want. You can solidify the look of the garden by sectioning your garden out. This sectioning out can be done on а piece of paper or you could use one of the many landscaping software programs. These programs will allow you to see how various ideas can be incorporated together. As the program will give you а rough working idea it is even better if you look at each part of the garden and see how you can change the garden's look. Now if you feel like it you have the chance and ability of making sure that every bit of the garden shows some interesting item, feature or plant in the various seasons. This seasonal garden look is just one of the many landscaping ideas that you can try out. There are many different landscaping ideas that you can try out. While many of these ideas may require you to spend loads of money there are others that you can try. These different landscaping ideas whether they are simple or complex ideas all have the same end goal in sight, and that is to make your garden look unique. Designing your own landscape, can be both exciting and challenging. If you are considering such а project, here are some practical ideas and suggestions. Planning the Project. Planning your landscape design is the first and most important step. Take the time to gather the information you will need to make your decisions on the elements you wish to include in your landscape design. Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!