The Tree Book: Superior Selections for Landscapes, Streetscapes, and Gardens
(Timber Press, 2019), by Michael Dirr and Keith Warren.
Should be on everyone's Christmas list. My review is here.
Designing a Garden: Monk's Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
(Monacelli Press, 2019) by Landscape Architect Michael Van Valkenburgh.
A lesson in design that you'll refer to again and again. Photos, drawings, plans, sketches. A true treasure.
My review is here.
In her latest book, Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
, (Countryman Press, 2019) designer Jan Johnsen offers one-page design principles on a variety of subjects from color to classic garden elements, plants, garden themes, artful accents and more. Great present for anyone who loves gardening & design.
My review is here.
Think your garden needs an update? Well, before you rip it all up and start over again, you may to consult Revive Your Garden: How to bring your outdoor space back to life
(Kyle Books, 2019) by British designer and gardener NIck Bailey. I loved the design elements in this book.
My review is here.
Karen Chapman's latest book is Deer-Resistant Design: Fence-free Gardens that Thrive Despite the Deer
(Timber Press, 2019). Chapman profiles 13 deer-resistant gardens in various parts of the country, including one (no kidding) that features around 600 hostas and 300 daylilies, along with the owner's formula for what he claims is a foolproof deer repellent. A book for almost anyone.
My review is here.
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