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Frederick, Jr., William H.

The Exuberant Garden and the Controlling Hand; Plant Combinations for North American Gardens

1992

68.62 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1992
Place of printing
Boston, Toronto, London. Little, Brown and Company
Author
Frederick, Jr., William H.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Gardening - Landscaping
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

4to [28.5 x 23 cm]; xix, 342 pp, over 230 colored plates and illustrations, 13 detailed colored garden plans, table, appendices, index. original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, pictorial endpapers, dj (not price clipped), clean, fine and unused condition. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The veteran landscape architect describes how to combine ornamental plants of all types, using a balance between plant exuberance and design structure. He provides a sophisticated, up-to-date guide with full details, with some emphasis on exploiting color potential. The author gives detail on entrance gardens, gardens to view, live-in gardens, swimming pool gardens and gardens to stroll. The 38 detailed and extensive appendices (190 pages) are a rich source of plants lists, tolerances, cultural preferences, design characteristics, plant lists for different conditions, by season, fragrance, texture, color, soil types, etc.