Garden Planning

First published in 1911, this book contains a complete guide to garden planning, walking the reader through ever step from the initial preparations to a finished garden. Presented in simple, clear language and profusely-illustrated, this timeless how-to is highly recommend for anyone with an interest in creating and maintaining a beautiful outdoor space. Contents include: ¿The Factors in Detail¿, ¿The Garden Picture¿, ¿The Rectilinear Principle¿, ¿The Elements of the Garden Plan¿, ¿Beds and Borders¿, ¿Construction of Walks and Drives¿, ¿Grass as a Foundation¿, ¿How to Plan a Garden¿, ¿Sloping Gardens¿, ¿The Rock Garden¿, ¿The Rose Garden¿, ¿Eater in the Garden¿, ¿The Vegetable Garden¿, ¿Glass¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.