Sharon Saye
Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:10 pm
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Updated: 2:12 pm, Wed Mar 20, 2013.
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Spring is finally here, and although it has not been a bad winter, it has just seemed endless. So with the daffodils starting to sprout and lawns turning a darker green, many people begin to plan for their gardens.
Inspiration is often the real first step and a brand new book may just provide that: “1001 Gardens You Must See before You Die.” Not exactly the niftiest title to remind one of one’s mortality, but the information in the book is certainly worth the look.
This volume is a stunning guide to the most outstanding gardens flourishing in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. These gardens are startling, unusual, interesting and beautiful. From famous gardens like Granada’s Alhambra to private, hidden gems, this magnificently illustrated guide is packed with vivid photographs and detailed descriptions.
For those looking for new ideas or those who just like to armchair travel, “1001 Gardens You Must See before You Die,” is a remarkable companion.
“Patio Stone: A Sunset Design Guide” provides the latest ideas on materials and plans to create perfect outdoor living spaces. It includes expert advice from landscaping professionals as well as real-world solutions to practical problems. It contains clear, concise charts to choose materials that meet your needs regarding appearance, durability, ease of installation and price. And if you are concerned with the environment, there is the latest information on green materials and landscaping techniques.
Another new book is definitely for the person who likes architecture and the unique. “1000 Details in Landscape Architecture” emphasizes forward design with real-life projects that demonstrate “the pinnacle of progressive design and eco-restraint from around the world.” With photographs, site plans, drawing and sketches, this is a book that looks at landscape architecture as a function of artistic design.
The library has shelves of books on gardening from the needs of everyday to the large, coffee table size book of the most beautiful flowers. So if you need to plant shrubs, grow herbs, plant tomatoes, there is a book for you on our shelves.
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