Synopses & Reviews
• Hundreds of idea-packed color photographs--plus garden designs (with recommended plants)
• Practical advice to help you choose the right plants for your climate and soil conditions
• Easy projects, including step-by-step instructions for planting and hardscaping
CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER is an internationally recognized garden writer, photographer, and speaker. She is the author of seven garden books as well as numerous articles for publications such as Architectural Digest and Southern Accents. Her photographs have appeared in books, magazines, and newspapers in both the United States and Great Britain.
Catriona gardens with her husband and twin sons in Vienna, Virginia. A former resident of San Diego, California, she has extensive gardening experience on both coasts of the United States, including growing in tropical and subtropical regions.
PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS
“...a must have gardeners reference”
—Book Page
“...indispensable...”
—The Midwest Book Review
“The one-stop reference for all landscaping needs!”
—The Michael Dresser Show
“...this lavish guide-book covers all things imaginable about landscaping”
—Library Journal
Synopsis
Landscaping for Your Home covers every aspect of home landscaping, from design principles to construction projects; plant selection to plant care. The book consists of three parts. Part One: Preparing to Landscape explains how to design and create a landscape. Part Two: Setting the Stage shows how to build such features as paths, ponds, walls, decks, and watering systems. Part Three: Planting and Growing describes how to select, plant, and care for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns.
Synopsis
Covers everything from design principles to construction projects, and from plant selection to plant care. 689 color photos and 167 full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
Landscaping for Your Home covers every aspect of home landscaping, from design principles to construction projects; plant selection to plant care. The book consists of three parts. Part One: Preparing to Landscape explains how to design and create a landscape. Part Two: Setting the Stage shows how to build such features as paths, ponds, walls, decks, and watering systems. Part Three: Planting and Growing describes how to select, plant, and care for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns.
Table of Contents
Landscaping for Your Home Table of Contents
Introduction Hardiness Heat Tolerance
Part 1: Getting Started
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Taking the First Step What Will Your New Landscape Contain? Selecting a Landscape Style Developing a Personal Style The Basics of Good Design Landscape Budgets Working with a Landscape Professional Working with Neighbors
CREATING A LANDSCAPE PLAN Examine Your Property Developing a Landscape Design Accentuate the Positive Fool the Eye
Part 2: Adding Structure
SETTING THE STAGE Examine the Soil Soil Improvements Grading Options Improving Drainage Creating Terraces Providing Irrigation Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Features
WATER FEATURES 100 The Appeal of Backyard Water Gardens Planning Considerations Construction Basics Raised Ponds and Pools Choosing Pond Plants Fish for Your Pond Adding Fountains and Waterfalls Creating Bog Gardens Water Features
WALLS, FENCES, AND GARDEN STRUCTURES Designing Walls Designing Retaining Walls Designing Fences Designing Gates Designing Trellises Designing Arbors and Pergolas Walls and Fences
GARDEN ACCENTS Adding Gazebos Garden Benches Garden Sculptures Landscape Bridges Container Gardening Sundial Accents Attracting Birds
WALKWAYS AND STEPS Walkways Building Walkways Walkway Edgings Landscape Steps Paths and Steps
DECKS, PATIOS, AND POOLS Deck and Patio Design Selecting Patio Paving Materials Designing and Building a Deck Swimming Pool Landscaping Decks, Patios, and Pools
Part 3: Adding Plants
TREES AND SHRUBS FOR THE LANDSCAPE Choosing Trees and Shrubs Design for the Seasons Adding Hedges Planting Basics Tree and Shrub Care
ADDING LAWNS AND GROUND COVERS Planning a Lawn Renovating a Lawn Maintenance Guide Adding Ground Covers Using Ornamental Grasses
FLOWERS FOR THE LANDSCAPE Plants for the Garden Adding Borders and Beds Designing with Perennials Selecting Perennials Adding Annuals Designing with Bulbs Fragrant Gardens Plants for Butterflies and Hummingbirds Flower Care Gallery of Perennials Gallery of Annuals Gallery of Bulbs
PLANTING VEGETABLES AND HERBS Creating a Vegetable Garden How to Grow Vegetables and Herbs Caring for Vegetables Creating Herb Gardens
DEALING WITH PESTS Strategies for Pest Management Plants that Resist Disease Beneficial Wildlife Planting Companions Pest Barriers Animal Barriers Fighting Diseases
REJUVENATING AN EXISTING LANDSCAPE Sources of Inspiration Pruning Reviving Shrubs Improving Broad-Leaved Evergreen Shrubs Pruning Trees with Dense Canopies How to Transplant Large Shrubs and Trees
LANDSCAPE PLANS TO SOLVE COMMON PROBLEMS Creating Designs Rosy, Elegant Entrance A Warm Welcome Helpful Hospitality Simple Style Cozy Homecoming Entryway with Flair
Resource Guide
Glossary
Metric Equivalents
Index