Urban Sanctuaries: Peaceful Havens for the City Gardener
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ISBN: 0881925020 / Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, July 2001
Urbanites, the book suggests, need natural sanctuary more than rurals. Toward that end, harried wage slaves with enough cash are urged to consider design of their garden in terms of space and scale, light, soil, water, and plants. Then, how to approach the garden, whether it be to create a sense of cultural mystery and magic (mostly through props and configurations), or the feel of nature further from cultural manipulation. Other topics include creating rooms with garden views, balcony retreats, and "family havens." Color photos illustrate the design concepts and a small, annotated directory of plants provides a finish. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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As well as suggesting ways in which urban dwellers can create their private dream gardens, Stephen Anderton gives practical advice on the basic design elements necessary to create any urban sanctuary, including a consideration of soil, light, space, scale, and water, together with plant use and appearance. The main section of the book looks at the design principles for creating different styles of urban sanctuary - from low maintenance minimalist gardens and family havens to gardens with soothing water features, and from roof terraces and balcony retreats to indoor-outdoor rooms and gardens of a more natural style. Each of the garden styles also has its own design solution - an innovative yet accessible garden scheme that typifies a certain type of urban sanctuary.Finally, in a plant directory, the author recommends a wide range of essential shrubs, trees, climbers and perennials for you to grow in your own urban sanctuary.
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