Wood And Garden (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162758961)

""Wood and Garden"" is a classic book written by the renowned British horticulturist and garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll. Originally published in 1899, this book is a timeless guide for anyone interested in creating beautiful gardens and landscapes. The book is divided into two parts: ""Wood and Garden"" and ""Colour in the Flower Garden"". In the first part, Jekyll explores the relationship between woodlands and gardens, offering advice on how to incorporate trees, shrubs, and other plants into garden designs. She also discusses the importance of understanding the natural landscape and how to work with it to create a harmonious garden environment. In the second part of the book, Jekyll focuses on the use of color in the garden. She provides detailed information on how to choose and combine different colors of flowers and foliage to create stunning displays. She also includes practical advice on planting and caring for a wide variety of plants, from perennials and bulbs to climbers and shrubs. Throughout the book, Jekyll's writing is insightful and poetic, reflecting her deep love and understanding of plants and gardens. Her advice is practical and rooted in years of experience, making this book an invaluable resource for gardeners of all levels. ""Wood and Garden"" is beautifully illustrated with Jekyll's own watercolor paintings and sketches, adding to the book's charm and appeal. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, this book is sure to inspire and inform you on your journey towards creating a beautiful and thriving garden.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.

Author: Gertrude Jekyll
ISBN-10: 1162758961
ISBN-13: 9781162758961
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d