How To Lay Out A Garden: Intended As A General Guide In Choosing, Forming, Or Improving An Estate

""How To Lay Out A Garden"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Edward Kemp, intended to assist individuals in designing and creating beautiful gardens on their estates. The book covers a range of topics, from selecting the appropriate plants and flowers to arranging them in an aesthetically pleasing manner. It also offers advice on the layout and construction of garden features such as paths, walls, and fountains. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of garden design. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of garden design, including the importance of balance and proportion. Subsequent chapters delve into more specific topics, such as the selection of plants and flowers, the use of color, and the creation of garden structures. Throughout the book, Kemp provides practical tips and advice based on his extensive experience as a landscape designer. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts he presents. Overall, ""How To Lay Out A Garden"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in creating a beautiful and functional garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice, this book provides the guidance and inspiration you need to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis.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.