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Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 266 pages; Physical desc. : 266 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subject: Rock gardens --History. Summary: Graham Stuart Thomas made rock gardens an important part of his life's work. N this book, the first complete history and exposition of rock gardening, herovides the necessary geological background, traces the historicalntroduction of alpine plants and gives practical and aesthetic advice on howo create a rock garden and choose suitable plants. There are chapters on allhe relevant topics - including grottoes, the history of early rock gardens, he scree garden, the alpine lawn, the peat garden, paths, ponds, the rockarden in autumn, dwarf conifers - and extensive information on suitablelants and shrubs. There is a revealing chapter on the restoration andaintenance of rock gardens, which dispels the fear that rock gardens involve large amount of detailed work. Numerous illustration, many of which are ofpecial historic interest, help to make this the most authoritative, omprehensive and up-to-date volume on the subject.
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Graham Stuart Thomas made rock gardens an important part of his life's work. In this book, the first complete history and exposition of rock gardening, he provides the necessary geological background, traces the historical introduction of alpine plants and gives practical and aesthetic advice on how to create a rock garden and choose suitable plants. There are chapters on all the relevant topics – including grottoes, the history of early rock gardens, the scree garden, the alpine lawn, the peat garden, paths, ponds, the rock garden in autumn, dwarf conifers – and extensive information on suitable plants and shrubs. There is a revealing chapter on the restoration and maintenance of rock gardens, which dispels the fear that rock gardens involve a large amount of detailed work. Numerous illustration, many of which are of special historic interest, help to make this the most authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date volume on the subject.
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Graham Stuart Thomas, who died in April 2003, is revered as one of the greatest gardeners of the 20th century. His 'unrivalled plantsmanship' brought him the highest horticultural honours and as Gardens Adviser to the National Trust he was directly responsible for the conservation and restoration of many of the finest gardens in England.
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- Año de publicación2004
- ISBN 10 071122398X
- ISBN 13 9780711223981
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