Reviving Or Rescuing A Landscape
What, you say, is midlife crisis in a landscape? According to Patricia Thorpe who wrote Growing Pains, Time and Change in the Garden, it is what happens a few years down the road when our instant gratification over-planting outgrows the space; ... [... more]
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Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable Landscape
 Great All-around Guide for Constructed Wetlands This book has become an invaluable reference around our office...for the engineers, landscape architect and directors. The book covers a range of useful topics, from design basics (including relevant ... [... more]
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Sustainable Landscape Construction: A Guide to Green ...
One of the most comprehensive books on sustainable landscape construction Time has changed. A few years ago, few people knew about sustainable design and construction, green buildings or LEED. Today, sustainable design and construction has gone ... [... more]
CDN$46.06
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Earthworks and Beyond: Contemporary Art in the Landscape
ex-cell-ent! a vital survey of the world of land art/architecture. everyone moving about the built environment should check this out to get a new understanding of our common landscape and what it can be/can become. highly recommended! [... more]
CDN$53.00
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The Landscape Makeover Book: How to Bring New Life to an ...
Is your garden reminiscent of a classic grande dame in need of some extra TLC? For the yard version of cosmetic surgery, turn to The Landscape Makeover Book, a helpful manual full of step-by-step photos, planning guides, and practical suggestions. ... [... more]
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Recovering Landscape: Essays in Contemporary Landscape ...
Not just for Landscape Architects Recovering Landscape: Essays in Contemporary Landscape Architecture, proposes that when landscape is considered solely as a noun, its active role in the everyday lived experiences of humankind is lost. In this light, the ... [... more]
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Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in ...
Lushious Landscape explained This is a most revealing book about how-to paint landscape. Griffel holds nothing back in describing how to go about what she makes appear so simple. It is the ultimate read for those who seek clarification about color, light, ... [... more]
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Between Landscape Architecture and Land Art
If you're looking for a how-to on installing a Japanese rock garden or 10 simple steps for recreating the gardens of Versailles in your own backyard, Between Landscape Architecture and Land Art is probably not for you. But if you're interested in the ... [... more]
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Aw Dry Up: Drought In The Landscape
Seems like spring never lasts long enough, with its cool air and refreshing showers. But, before we know it, spring gives way to the hot, dry, days of summer. Sometimes too hot and too dry, which can play havoc with our new plantings and ... [... more]
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Landscape Design
The next step is to draw out your entire lot. You will need some help with this. The best way is to take you measurements first. Measure all the distances. Your house, fences, driveways, vents, views, existing plants, and any other structures. ... [... more]
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Landscape And Garden Design On A Budget: You Can Make It ...
Consider the brick path. Landscapers charge a fortune to install "hardscape" such as paths. In fact, a little informal brick path is well within the capabilities of most people, but it is time consuming and can be very hard work if done all at . ... [... more]
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Anyone Can Landscape!
Why aren't they easy? Because it depends. It depends on so many things and some of the most important have to do with the personality and habits of the questioner rather than the landscape itself. I am always reluctant to tell anyone what to ... [... more]
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