Gardens Their Form And Design (1919)

Gardens: Their Form And Design is a book written by Frances Garnet Wolseley and first published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of garden design, covering everything from the principles of garden layout to the selection of plants and materials. The author begins by discussing the history of garden design, tracing its evolution from the formal gardens of the Renaissance to the more naturalistic styles of the 19th century. She then delves into the practical aspects of garden design, providing detailed advice on topics such as site selection, soil preparation, and drainage.The book also includes chapters on the different types of gardens, such as rock gardens, water gardens, and herb gardens, as well as advice on how to create specific features such as pergolas, trellises, and paths. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of balance, proportion, and harmony in garden design, and provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand these concepts. Overall, Gardens: Their Form And Design is a timeless classic that remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating beautiful and functional gardens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.