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| 101 KID-FRIENDLY PLANTS : Fun Plants & Family Garden Projects [Cindy Krezel] This book provides an extensive list of flowers, vegetables, trees and houseplants that are safe for children and fun to incorporate into gardens, landscapes and children projects. Cindy Krezel, who has worked with children for more than a decade, has arranged the plants by type -- plants from seed, bulbs, annuals, perennials, indoor plants, water plants, vegetables and herbs, fruiting trees and shrubs, and fun trees. She describes the habit of each plant, why it's good for children, and ways to use it in gardens and projects. All plants she recommends have been approved of by poison-control experts to ensure that the garden and projects are as safe as possible. Not content with just giving the plants to use, Krezel includes 17 projects for children and families, incorporating the plants described in the first part of the book. She talks about planting gardens for cut flowers, butterfly gardens, veggie gardens, a rainbow garden, hideaway gardens, water gardens and how to dry flowers. Each plant and project is accompanied by colour photos. { 160pp, 175x250mm, September 2008; HB, £13.50, 1883052548:9781883052546 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL CONTAINERS : The ABCs of Creative Container Gardens [Sue Amatangelo] With a patio, porch, or windowsill, any budding gardener can bring the outdoors in using this guide to growing in containers. Arrangements begin simply, with one type of plant in a decorative container. The projects move on to combinations of two plants, then on to more complex pots involving three or more plants. Design principles including color, texture, height, and depth are considered, and ideas for themed containers are included for holidays and other festive occasions. Species range from the tried-and-true garden varieties, such as impatiens and petunias, to newer plants on the market, such as a striking red ornamental millet. Some of the arrangements are even meant to go from container to garden plot. The planter plans include detailed photographs, diagrams, and instructions on getting the very best results from container gardening, for lasting natural beauty in any space. { 275pp, 260x210mm, April 2007; HB, £16.99, 1883052467:9781883052461 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| BALL REDBOOK, VOLUME 1 : Greenhouses & Equipment, 17th Edition [Chris Beytes (ed)] This professional horticulture reference, which has been in print continuously for 70 years, is fully revised and updated in this new edition. Based on real-life experiences from industry professionals including growers and equipment and greenhouse manufacturers, the presented information covers all aspects of greenhouse equipment -- the structures themselves, benches, irrigation, curtains, environmental controls, machination, and the greenhouse as a retail facility. Discussed are the most recent developments in greenhouse evolution and the varieties of greenhouse structures available, from free-standing and gutter-connected to shade houses and open-roof greenhouses. There are many types of glazing available for each greenhouse, and the differences between glass, polyethylene film, and rigid plastic are explored. Also included is information on managing the greenhouse, marketing products, and operating a retail store from a greenhouse. { 260pp, 180x255mm, September 2003; HB, £33.50, 1883052343:9781883052348 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| BALL REDBOOK, VOLUME 2 : Crop Production, 17th Edition [Debbie Hamrick] Offering detailed information on the production of 162 flower, herb, and vegetable crops, this essential resource for growers includes techniques and advice that work in real-life production, not just in the lab or trial greenhouse. Offered is information on how to decide what to grow, as well as tips about temperature, media, plant nutrition, irrigation, water quality, light, crop scheduling, and growth regulators. Details about propagation, growing, pest and disease control, troubleshooting, and post-harvest care are presented and arranged by genus name. Plants represented include annuals, perennials, pot foliage plants, flowering potted plants, herbs, and some vegetable bedding plants. { 736pp, 180x255mm, September 2003; HB, £45.99, 1883052351:9781883052355 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| BEYOND THE CAMELLIA BELT : Breeding, Propagating & Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias [William L Ackerman] Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus Camellia and the breeding process which has enabled strains to survive in colder climates, this guide outlines the steps to success -- from siting, planting, and fertilising to pruning, propagating, and controlling pests and diseases. Besides offering a wealth of time-tested advice -- from one who for over 40 years has mounted extensive research in the cultivation of camellias suitable for areas outside of their natural habitat and has had a type of camellia named after him -- this handbook provides a list of camellia varieties that will thrive in zones five and six, as well as appendices identifying camellia societies, nursery sources, collections, and suggested readings. { 272pp, 155x230mm, April 2007; HB, £26.99, 1883052521:9781883052522 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| BIOCONTROL IN PROTECTED CULTURE : Second Edition [Kevin Heinz & Roy M van Driesche (eds)] An authoritative reference on the subject of using non-chemical controls on greenhouse-grown crops, this book explains the latest in crop-management techniques from around the globe. The contributing authors come from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and Asia. Biological control factors and the various types of controls -- predators, parasites, nematodes, and pathogens -- are described. Information is also provided on greenhouse structures, sampling, quality control, specific pests on both ornamental and vegetable crops -- whiteflies, spider mites, leafminers, thrips, aphids, other minor pests -- and soil borne pests. Specific crops are also discussed, including chrysanthemums, poinsettias, cut flowers, foliage plants, woody ornamentals, bedding plants, cucumbers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms. { 552pp, 180x230mm, August 2004; HB, £63.50, 1883052394:9781883052393 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| CACTI & SUCCULENTS : A Complete Guide to Species, Cultivation & Care [Gideon F Smith] Readers will learn over 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections the world over, from Zurich to Phoenix, are detailed in full. Complete descriptions, including colour photographs, will help readers identify their plants, and detailed care instructions will help them make sure that their plants thrive -- whether they are being grown indoors or outside, in the city or in the country. { 160pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; HB, £19.99, 1883052556:9781883052553 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| CONTAIN YOURSELF : 101 Fresh Ideas for Fantastic Container Gardens [Kerstin P Ouellet] Covering an array of the most beautiful ornamental grasses, perennials, and annuals ever put in window boxes, baskets, pots, and urns, this full-colour guide provides basic container gardening designs as well as detailed information and suggestions for plant possibilities. Eighty plants are profiled with photographs and information on height, light requirements, frost hardiness zone, flowering time, habits, and characteristics. Diagrams and detailed instructions for re-creating 90 designs are complemented by information on container characteristics, care clues, and plant personalities. Attention is given to plants recently introduced to the market. REVIEW: "If you're a plant nut on the cutting edge... you'll hardly be able to contain yourself..." -- Seattle Post, June 5, 2003. "Photographs, a useful list of colorful plant choices, and planting plans..." -- Sunset magazine, August 2003. "Ouellet set about to create an ‘indispensible resource in making your container garden dreams come true... (she) surely achieves (this)..." -- Garden Compass. "Brimming with brand new designs that go beyond the ordinary..." -- Pacific Coast Nurseryman & Garden Supply Dealer. "This will be great for consumers to follow the exact recipe and be thrilled to create their own . . . container garden." -- Garden Center Merchandising & Management. "Plan your best flower pots . . . with this book that contains dozens of container ‘recipes.'" -- The Patriot News. { 312pp, 155x230mm, April 2003; HB, £16.99, 1883052335:9781883052331 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| CONTINUOUS COLOR : A Month-by-Month Guide to Flowering Shrubs & Small Trees for the Continuous Bloom Garden [Pam Duthie] A guide to using more than flowers to make a beautiful garden, this book discusses the small trees and shrubs that make up much of the structure for contemporary gardens. Trees and shrubs are arranged according to months of interest with many of the trees' characteristics described through multiple seasons – flowers in spring, foliage in summer, foliage and fruit in fall, and bark in winter. Gardeners can find the information they need quickly, and each of the 272 entries include beautiful photographs showing the plant characteristics in a natural setting. Specific gardening information is listed for each tree – the plant type, zone grown in, fruit or flower, habit or foliage, height, width, spacing, light, soil, care, uses in the garden, problems, insider's tips, and complimentary plants. Deciduous, evergreen, and broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs are all profiled. { 337pp, 230x265mm, April 2004; HB, £29.99, 1883052386:9781883052386 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| CONTINUOUS COLOR : A Month-by-Month Guide to Flowering Shrubs & Small Trees for the Continuous Bloom Garden [Pam Duthie] A guide to using more than flowers to make a beautiful garden, this book discusses the small trees and shrubs that make up much of the structure for contemporary gardens. Trees and shrubs are arranged according to months of interest with many of the trees' characteristics described through multiple seasons – flowers in spring, foliage in summer, foliage and fruit in fall, and bark in winter. Gardeners can find the information they need quickly, and each of the 272 entries include beautiful photographs showing the plant characteristics in a natural setting. Specific gardening information is listed for each tree – the plant type, zone grown in, fruit or flower, habit or foliage, height, width, spacing, light, soil, care, uses in the garden, problems, insider's tips, and complimentary plants. Deciduous, evergreen, and broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs are all profiled. { 337pp, 230x280mm, September 2004; SB, £36.99, 1883052408:9781883052409 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| CUTTING PROPAGATION : A Guide to Propagating & Producing Floriculture Crops [John M Dole & James L Gibson] The latest techniques for propagating crops with terminal, stem, and leaf/stem cuttings are the focus of this horticulture handbook. Fifty-eight major floriculture crop species along with hundreds of other minor crop species are detailed according to the best way to propagate and grow each one. Plants are organised by their type, such as bedding, field cuts, foliage, and perennials. An introduction to the floriculture cutting propagation industry addresses establishing and managing a young-plants service, creating the correct conditions for a cutting harvest and propagation, and shipping unrooted, callus, and rooted cuttings and plugs. Nutrient, watering, and pest control information is also provided to help horticulturists to keep their crops healthy and strong. { 385pp, 180x260mm, August 2006; HB, £43.50, 1883052483:9781883052485 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| DICCIONARIO DE FLORICULTURA BALL : English-Spanish/Spanish-English with Spanish Definitions [Veronica Hoyos de Martens & M L Nydia Palma de Villarreal] Making it easy to communicate within the floriculture industry, this bilingual dictionary annotates specific terms including those that relate to the biological, botanical, and entomological applications in the industry. Tables highlight translations of the most frequently used terms; provide conversions for measurements of temperature, length, volume, area, and weight; and facilitate quick reference of scientific and chemical names. { 424pp, 155x230mm, April 2002; PB, £19.99, 1883052092:9781883052096 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| ECKE POINSETTIA MANUAL [Paul Ecke III et al] The Paul Ecke Ranch, the world's largest poinsettia breeder, shares its expertise on how to grow and market the number one Christmas flower. This manual provides everything a grower needs to know about producing and selling this pervasive crop of red, pink, yellow, purple, speckled, and marbled flowers. Every phase of production is covered, from propagation and vegetative growth to height control and postproduction care. Aspects of crop care such as nutrition, watering, lighting, and pest control are presented. The sales and marketing of poinsettias, handling after harvest, and retail displays are also discussed. { 287pp, 155x230mm, September 2004; HB, £33.50, 1883052416:9781883052416 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| EL MANEJO INTEGRADO DE LOS INSECTOS, ÁCAROS, Y ENFERMEDADES EN LOS CULTIVOS ORNA [Charles C Powell PhD & Richard K Lindquist PhD] Text in Spanish. A presentation of the major pests and diseases found in floriculture crops and how to combat them, this resource provides an integrated approach to controlling these problems to produce high-quality crops through pesticide use, cultivation practices, and biological controls. For each pest, the physical characteristics, economic impact, and chemical and biological controls that can be used are covered. Controls such as predators and parasites are discussed, as are symptoms on plants, treatment of diseases, and proper cultivation practices. { 128pp, 155x230mm, April 2004; PB, £19.50, 1883052068:9781883052065 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| GREAT FLOWERING LANDSCAPE SHRUBS [Vincent A Simeone] With stunning colour photos throughout, this gardening guide describes more than 50 types of the best flowering shrubs and details their use in home landscaping. Shrubs are arranged by genus, separated into deciduous flowering and notable evergreen shrubs, and listed with the common name; size and shape; foliage colour, shape, and texture; flower and fruit (if any); soil, nutrient, and light needs; pruning needs for maximum growth and/or flower; and USDA Hardiness Zones. Details of specific species, cultivars, and varieties that lead to exceptional size, colour, flower, hardiness, and durability are also included. Helpful hints on soil types, watering, pest control, and pruning explore how best to plant and care for any shrub. The appendix includes lists of nurseries, web sites for further information, and an extensive index and bibliography. { 130pp, 205x205mm, April 2005; HB, £16.99, 1883052424:9781883052423 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| GREAT FLOWERING LANDSCAPE TREES [Vincent A Simeone] Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopaedia discusses the basics -- horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species -- as well as each tree's unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower colour and size, flowering period, fruit, and seeds. Entries are supplemented with pertinent growing tips regarding pests and diseases, as well as the benefits of exceptional varieties and cultivars. A second section discusses siting and caring for trees, including the importance of proper soil, nutrition, light, and pruning instructions. Special care is given to detail the process of integrated pest management, which uses natural and organic treatments when possible. The volume concludes with a glossary of terms, resources for finding trees, a list of public gardens worth visiting, and a selection of the author's favourite trees. { 134pp, 205x205mm, July 2007; HB, £16.99, 188305253X:9781883052539 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| GREAT LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS [Vincent A Simeone] This accessible guide identifies the best evergreens for landscaping purposes, including how they can be used to best effect as borders, hedges, living fences, privacy screens, or to block unsightly views. Detailed entries for over 80 species -- from conifers and broadleaf evergreens to deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs -- describe each plant's size, shape, colour, flower (if applicable), light and soil requirements, and hardiness zones while colour photographs show each evergreen integrated into the landscape to help gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers select the perfect evergreen for the right spot and use. REVIEW: "Specifically, this volume answers one of the most challenging and common questions each of us has in making a garden: how to block out unwanted views, whether merely the compost heap or a whole roadside boundary." -- Margaret Roach, editorial director, Martha Stewart Living" { 160pp, 210x210mm, September 2008; HB, £16.99, 1883052637:9781883052638 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| GROWERTALKS ON PERENNIALS : A Handy Desktop Reference Featuring Selected Articles from GrowerTalks Magazine [Rick Blanchette (ed)] This collection of over 60 articles from 'GrowerTalks' magazine is written for professional growers by the industry's leading floriculture experts, academic researchers, and professional growers. Articles highlight proven methods and tips on crop control, growth regulation of perennial crops, pest control, and marketing perennial crops. The controversial issue of forcing perennial flowers out of season so customers can buy colourful plants in the spring is discussed, as is specific research into planning for spring flowers. Research into regulating the height growth of perennial crops is also presented, including findings on which plant growth regulators are effective and at what rates. { 232pp, 155x230mm, September 2002; PB, £21.99, 1883052327:9781883052324 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| GROWING & SELLING FRESH-CUT HERBS : Second Edition [Sandie Shores] This definitive guide for those looking to start or expand their own herb business focuses entirely on fresh-cut herbs for the grower who supplies restaurants or supermarkets, vends at farmers markets, or sells from their own retail space. Discussed are the value of a business plan and how to find the right niche for the business. Whether selling to supermarkets, wholesalers, brokers, or caterers, growers will benefit from these business tips. Valuable advice is provided on financing; honouring local zoning laws; creating invoices and packing slips; managing employees; pricing and marketing; maintaining accounts; and increasing business. All aspects of building a greenhouse are addressed, from selecting a prime location and building a structure to the equipment needed to grow, including lights, thermostats, benches, and irrigation systems. Other topics include growing and nurturing plants from germination through harvest; assessing the needs of different herb crops and edible flowers; and harvesting and packaging the finished product. { 483pp, 155x230mm, November 2003; HB, £23.50, 188305236X:9781883052362 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| HEALING POWER OF KITCHEN HERBS : Growing & Using Nature's Remedies [Jill Henderson] Equal parts gardening guide and healthy living sourcebook, this reference teaches how to organically grow herbs and use them for cooking and medicinal uses. From propagation and harvesting to storage and preparation, readers will learn all the steps of working with herbs, including drying herbs without losing potency or flavour and how to prepare healthful teas, tinctures, and compresses. Without dry or clinical language, this resource focuses on tried-and-true applications of over 35 common herbs, including anise, basil, chilli pepper, cilantro, horseradish, mint, parsley, sage, and thyme, while a convenient chart lists many health issues and the corresponding herbs to be used as treatment. { 256pp, 125x230mm, September 2008; HB, £19.99, 1883052629:9781883052621 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| HOW TO PROPAGATE : Techniques & Tips for Over 1000 Plants [John Cushnie] Almost all modern home gardeners run to a nursery at the start of every new growing season and stock up on perennials, maple saplings, and shrubs -- but they don't have to. Propagating one's own plants is far from a difficult gardening feat, and it can be an exhilarating gardening accomplishment. The propagation techniques explained in this guide make it easy to propagate many common plants. Detailed information on plant hygiene, temperature and humidity, and the care of new-born plants up to planting time will round out a budding propagator's knowledge, and get them started on the road to home-grown success. { 256pp, 215x230mm, April 2007; HB, £23.50, 1883052572:9781883052577 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| KID'S CONTAINER GARDENING : Year-Round Projects for Inside & Out [Cindy Krezel & Bruce Curtis] Ages 6 to 12 years. Enthusiastic young gardeners have the opportunity to develop a green thumb and experience the joys of gardening in this how-to guide for kids. With 18 time-tested, proven projects gleaned from the author's experience as director of 'The Good Earth Kids' Club,' kids learn how to create a year-round assortment of container gardens that are simple to make, are fun to work on, and in many instances make great gifts. Organised by season, the container gardens run the gamut from 'Great Big Garden Bowls for Mom' and 'Father's Day Fountains' to sand art terrariums and special occasion holiday containers. In addition to providing the basics on plants and gardening, this helpful guide also includes a glossary of terms, a listing of plants used in the book, a list of resources, and numerous photographs to show kids that they're proceeding on the right path as they create their individual containers. { 72pp, 200x200mm, June 2005; PB, £9.99, 1883052432:9781883052430 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES IN BEDDING PLANTS : A Pictorial Guide for Identification & Correction [James L Gibson, Dharmalingam S Pitchay, Amy L Williams-Rhodes & Brian E Whipker] With information on 25 popular seed and cutting-propagated bedding plant species, this fully illustrated study based on research conducted at North Carolina State University explains the causes of nutrient deficiencies and provides diagnostic techniques for each one as well as corrective procedures and proactive measures to help growers avoid plant nutrient problems altogether. With a chapter devoted to each crop -- including impatiens, begonia, pepper, tomato, and basil -- this guide features colour photographs showing the progressive stages of deficiency for 11 nutrients essential for healthy plant growth. With this resource, growers will be able to diagnose deficiencies at various stages so that problems may be treated early and growers will be able to minimise crop damage and maximise a crop's economic value. { 384pp, 155x230mm, September 2008; HB, £46.99, 1883052610:9781883052614 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| PALMS & CYCADS : A Complete Guide to Selecting, Growing & Propagating [David Squire] Providing comprehensive information on care and cultivation, as well as sound advice on determining perfect plant location, this reference profiles 99 palm and 17 cycad species. Plantlovers looking to add a tropical accent to the garden or wanting to invest in a low-maintenance houseplant will find plenty of guidance in this alphabetical guide to plants suited to a variety of climates and soil types. A special section also provides help with matching palm species to indoor and outdoor settings and features further brief entries on 85 palms and 18 cyad species, making it an extremely useful source book for gardeners, interiorscapers, and landscapers all over the world. { 160pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; HB, £19.99, 1883052564:9781883052560 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| PERENNIAL SOLUTIONS : A Grower's Guide to Perennial Production [Paul Pilon] Applying up-to-date technical and cultural information to the everyday production of perennial crops, this guide is specifically devoted to producing perennials under greenhouse and nursery conditions. The back-to-basics approach gives growers an understanding of the principles behind production practices, enhancing their ability to consistently provide high-quality perennials to the marketplace. A guide to propagation and growing plants to maturity with chapters on media, water quality, fertilisation, insect and disease management, weed control, plant-growth regulators, forced blooming, herb production, and marketing, and production schedules for over 100 of today's most popular perennial species provide growers with everything they need to succeed. { 546pp, 185x260mm, August 2006; HB, £43.50, 1883052475:9781883052478 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| PLANT PROTECTION : Managing Greenhouse Insect & Mite Pests [Raymond A Cloyd] This easy-to-read guide will help keep your crops healthy and profitable. Cloyd, an Extension Specialist in Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management at Kansas State University, discusses the common insect and mite pests of ornamental crops and how to treat their infestations. He explains insecticide and chemical classes and modes of operation, proper tank mixing procedures, application coverage and timing, and pesticide storage. He also talks about phytotoxicity and the effects of pH on chemical effectiveness. A final chapter on pest identification describes common insets and mite pests, their feeding patterns and damage to crops, and control methods. Keep your plants healthy and profits up! { 88pp, 175x230mm, July 2007; PB, £19.99, 1883052602:9781883052607 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| TROPICAL FOLIAGE PLANTS : A Grower's Guide: 2nd Edition [Lynn P Griffith, Jr] Previously illustrated with black and white photographs, this reference now provides professionals with a colourful guide to the production of commercial foliage crops. Featuring updated and expanded information, including cultural changes, new technological advances, and eight new foliage crops, the guide now covers over 70 species of foliage appropriate to commercial environments -- anthuriums, bromeliads, ferns, bamboos, birds-of-paradise, and African violets. In addition to exploring each plant's natural habitat, varieties, and propagation, this reference also counsels growers on uses, nutrition, pests, disorders, interior care, and the most common problems affecting these types of foliage. Tables also list leaf analysis rating standards for nutrients for many of the crops discussed. REVIEW: "I have been waiting for a book like this for 20 years!" -- Steve Yates, Fancy Flora" { 356pp, 180x230mm, March 2007; HB, £43.50, 1883052513:9781883052515 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| WONDERS OF THE WINTER LANDSCAPE : Shrubs & Trees to Brighten the Cold-Weather Garden [Vincent A Simeone; Foreword by Boyce Tankersly; Prefaced by Davin Barnett; Photographs by Bruce Curtis] Although North America suffers through several dreary months of winter each year, this guide describes trees and shrubs that make the barren winter landscape a wonderland of texture and colour. Part one of the book conveys the elegance of deciduous trees and shrubs with an extreme attention to detail -- Persian parrotia offers twisted, sinuous branches and exfoliating bark; witch hazel presents distinctive yellow and orange straplike flowers; and beautyberry produces vivid purple berries the birds cannot resist. A shorter second section discusses the virtues of evergreens, both broadleaf and coniferous, and includes two useful appendices that cover evergreen care and list deer-resistant trees and shrubs. { 130pp, 205x205mm, November 2005; HB, £16.99, 1883052459:9781883052454 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |
| YARD & GARDEN MAKEOVERS : Your Guide to Creating a Beautiful, Logical Landscape [George Kay, Brian Kay & Jennifer Derryberry Mann] George and Brian Kay, two dedicated landscape designers and architects, look at multiple aspects of creating an individual landscape that not only reflects the interests of the inhabitants but also provides beauty. Through their years of experience, the Kays look at how a yard is used, what the homeowners enjoy, the feel of the home and neighbourhood to determine a landscape plan that combines form and function. Equally important is the use of natural elements as part of construction, enforcing the unique look of each landscape. The Kays walk readers around the house, discussing what's appropriate for a front yard garden, making liveable areas in the backyard, and attractive and functional walkways and entrances to the home and garage. Key to the book are the before and after shots of the authors' past projects. These makeover images show how a drab but serviceable landscape can be beautifully and logically improved to reflect the owners and add zest and value to the property. { 174pp, 210x250mm, September 2008; HB, £26.99, 1883052645:9781883052645 , IPG (Ball Publishing) } |