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A Book of Gardening: Ideas, Methods, Designs A Practical Guide by  Penelope Hobhouse - Paperback - First Edition, First Printing - 1995 - from Ravenroost Books and Biblio.com
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A guide to the ideas and techniques behind the creation and maintenance of Britain's National Trust gardens. Included are sections on structural planting and the garden framework; borders, ferns, and other features; wall planting and orchards; natural and low-maintenance planting; and equipment for labor-saving gardening. Seventy-five color photographs show both works in progress and finished results.



A Book of Gardening: Ideas, Methods, Designs A Practical Guide

by Hobhouse, Penelope

First Edition, First Printing

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Book desription: New York, New York, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1995. 319 pgs. Near Fine softcover pb with minimal general shelfwear, clean and unmarked. Well illustrated with color photos, drawings and tables throughout. Contents: Preface, Foreword by John Sales, I. The Gardening Framework. Structural Planting. Planting in Patterns. Ornamental Features. II. Garden Features. Borders. Rose Gardens. Herb Gardens. Water. Ferneries. Rockeries. III. Garden Walls. Wall Planting. Orchard and Kitchen Gardens. IV. Informal Planting. Woodland. Meadows. Natural Planting and Low Maintenance. V. Practical Maintenance. Lawn and Turf Care. MAchinery and Equipment, Winter Protection, Compost. Appendices: National Collections in National Trusy Gardens, Features in National Trust Gardens, Maps. Index. Picture Credits. ISBN 0805037772. #1784.. ISBN: 0805037772. First Edition, First Printing. Softcover, Pb. Near Fine. 12mo - 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Penelope Hobhouse, Garden Design, Gardens, Gardening, Methods, Landscape, Landscaping, Horticulture, Herbs, Herb Garden, Rockery, Rock Garden, Ferns, Ferneries, Water Garden, Kitchen Garden, Woodland, Meadow, Lawn, Turf, Compost, Orchards, walls, Winter Protection, Botany, GARDENING GREAT BRITAIN GARDENS REGIONAL.

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