Gardens of the world : a celebration of the world's most amazing gardens / Gardens. Gardens Botanical gardens. Royal gardens. Natural areas.
Gardens of the world : a celebration of the world's most amazing gardens /
managing editor, Hollie Teague.
- 256 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
- DK eyewitness. .
- Eyewitness (Dorling Kindersley Limited) .
Includes index.
From palace gardens to rooftop oases, this inspirational book shines a light on the world's most incredible gardens. Discover the innovative and iconic gardens of the world. Spending time in a beautiful garden is one of life's simple pleasures, be it a pretty patch in southern England, the iconic grounds of a French royal palace or an innovative rooftop oasis in Japan. Extraordinary gardens dot every corner of this earth, and with Gardens of the World, they're yours to explore. Compiled by expert garden writers and green-fingered enthusiasts, this stunning compendium showcases amazing spaces near and far, from a surrealist jungle dreamland in Mexico to a perfectly crafted masterpiece in Italy. Beautiful photography and compelling descriptions bring each garden to life, exploring the incredible stories, people and plantings behind them, while horticultural tips inspire you to recreate iconic styles at home. Gardens of the World features five themed chapters, so whether you admire tradition or prefer to let nature take its course, there's a garden for you.
9780241559246 (hbk.) 0241559243 (hbk.)
Gardens.
Gardens--Pictorial works.
Botanical gardens.
Royal gardens.
Natural areas.
635.0222
Includes index.
From palace gardens to rooftop oases, this inspirational book shines a light on the world's most incredible gardens. Discover the innovative and iconic gardens of the world. Spending time in a beautiful garden is one of life's simple pleasures, be it a pretty patch in southern England, the iconic grounds of a French royal palace or an innovative rooftop oasis in Japan. Extraordinary gardens dot every corner of this earth, and with Gardens of the World, they're yours to explore. Compiled by expert garden writers and green-fingered enthusiasts, this stunning compendium showcases amazing spaces near and far, from a surrealist jungle dreamland in Mexico to a perfectly crafted masterpiece in Italy. Beautiful photography and compelling descriptions bring each garden to life, exploring the incredible stories, people and plantings behind them, while horticultural tips inspire you to recreate iconic styles at home. Gardens of the World features five themed chapters, so whether you admire tradition or prefer to let nature take its course, there's a garden for you.
9780241559246 (hbk.) 0241559243 (hbk.)
Gardens.
Gardens--Pictorial works.
Botanical gardens.
Royal gardens.
Natural areas.
635.0222