Courtyard Gardens

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Gardens enclosed by boundaries and open to the sky have existed throughout history as tranquil retreats, offering respite from the stresses of the outside world. Inspired by courtyards past and present, Courtyard Gardens shows how to create beautiful, secluded gardens for outdoor living in the 21st century. Whether you are starting with a new plot or transforming an existing garden, here is a wealth of ideas for small spaces dedicated to relaxation; entertaining and cookii% a^^well as gardening. * ,

Courtyard Gardens is packed with imaginative ideas for creating small, secluded gardens for outdoor living. Whether you are starting with a new plot or transforming an existing garden into a private haven, this book offers a wealth of design and planting solutions.
Enclosed by boundaries and open to the sky, courtyard gardens have existed throughout history as tranquil retreats, offering respite from the stresses of the outside worid. This book features eighteen three-dimensional,... Tovább

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Gardens enclosed by boundaries and open to the sky have existed throughout history as tranquil retreats, offering respite from the stresses of the outside world. Inspired by courtyards past and present, Courtyard Gardens shows how to create beautiful, secluded gardens for outdoor living in the 21st century. Whether you are starting with a new plot or transforming an existing garden, here is a wealth of ideas for small spaces dedicated to relaxation; entertaining and cookii% a^^well as gardening. * ,

Courtyard Gardens is packed with imaginative ideas for creating small, secluded gardens for outdoor living. Whether you are starting with a new plot or transforming an existing garden into a private haven, this book offers a wealth of design and planting solutions.
Enclosed by boundaries and open to the sky, courtyard gardens have existed throughout history as tranquil retreats, offering respite from the stresses of the outside worid. This book features eighteen three-dimensional, full-colour garden plans inspired by courtyards past and present, from a wide range of cultures and countries. There are courtyards designed along formal lines, such as the Classical garden with an area sheltered from sun and rain for enjoying life in true Roman style. The Renaissance courtyard, conceived as a work of art, offers formal symmetry, a small knot garden and the gentle sound of moving water. Islamic influences inspire calm, shady retreats to revitalize the soul. Natural rocks, water and plants suggest the grace and simplicity of the Japanese aesthetic, while bold colours and strong lines take exciting courtyard design into the future.
Other designs for courtyards are based on themes and climates, all of which offer ideas to adopt or adapt to suit your lifestyle, time and budget. The 'tame Jungle' of a Tropical paradise, for example, is a place to reinvigorate the mind and spirit which, with judicious plant selection, can be achieved in both tropical and temperate climes. Easy-care options have a framework of hard landscaping materials and feature low-maintenance planting zones and materials. Dedicated to relaxing and entertaining, the spa courtyard is a place to enjoy a range of treatments within an attractive garden framework that can be tailored to suit all tastes and locations.
Courtyard Gardens includes hundreds of ideas for your courtyard's walls, screens and floors, water features and lighting, furniture, ornaments and containers. The book is rounded off with a directory of plants for courtyard gardens, giving guidance on the best climbers and wall plants, accent plants, ground cover, and plants for seasonal interest.
Lavishly illustrated throughout with glorious photographs of gardens and garden features, Courtyard Gardens offers a wealth of ideas and practical solutions for creating the small private haven of your dreams.
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