Wood And Garden (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432616397)

Wood and Garden is a classic book written by Gertrude Jekyll, a renowned British horticulturist and garden designer. The book was first published in 1899 and has since been considered a masterpiece in the field of garden design. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the relationship between wood and garden, while the second part explores the use of plants in garden design.In the first part of the book, Jekyll discusses the importance of incorporating wood into garden design, including the use of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants to create a naturalistic and harmonious landscape. She also provides practical advice on how to select and plant trees and shrubs, as well as how to care for them to ensure their long-term health and beauty.The second part of the book delves into the use of plants in garden design, with Jekyll providing detailed descriptions of a wide variety of plants and their uses in different garden settings. She also includes practical advice on how to design and plant different types of gardens, including herb gardens, rock gardens, and water gardens.Throughout the book, Jekyll's writing is insightful and poetic, and her passion for gardening shines through in every page. Wood and Garden is a must-read for anyone interested in garden design, and its timeless advice and beautiful illustrations continue to inspire gardeners today.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: 1432616390
ISBN-13: 9781432616397
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d