Garden walls and floors

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WALLS AND FLOORS are two of the core elements of any garden. They not only act as a framework, defining the size and scope of an area, but are the backdrop for the entire garden composition. Constructed from carefully selected materials that are sympathetic to the surrounding environment, they can have as great an impact on creating a beautiful garden as any planting scheme.
In this stylish and practical book, David Stevens guides you through a wide range of design options for garden walls and floors. An introduction to general design considerations is followed by a section on floors with suggestions for different laying patterns in natural materials-such as timber or stone - and man-made materials, like concrete or brick. Planting is also explored with ideas for both lawns and more unusual ground cover. In the boundaries and dividers section, an impressive array of both natural and man-made walls is presented, illustrating new ways with gates and trellis as well as... Tovább

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WALLS AND FLOORS are two of the core elements of any garden. They not only act as a framework, defining the size and scope of an area, but are the backdrop for the entire garden composition. Constructed from carefully selected materials that are sympathetic to the surrounding environment, they can have as great an impact on creating a beautiful garden as any planting scheme.
In this stylish and practical book, David Stevens guides you through a wide range of design options for garden walls and floors. An introduction to general design considerations is followed by a section on floors with suggestions for different laying patterns in natural materials-such as timber or stone - and man-made materials, like concrete or brick. Planting is also explored with ideas for both lawns and more unusual ground cover. In the boundaries and dividers section, an impressive array of both natural and man-made walls is presented, illustrating new ways with gates and trellis as well as designs for avenues, arches and fruit tunnels.
Each entry comprises a detailed description of the characteristics and uses of the feature. Examples of key styles are illustrated with beautiful photographs, and where necessary informative artworks show construction techniques. The concerns of cost, ease of use and durability are shown in symbols and discussed in the text along with suggestions for combining different elements.
Packed with attainable ideas. Garden Walls and Floors will quickly become an indispensable reference book as well as a source of inspiration for all gardeners.

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