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Delve into the world of one of today's most lauded garden designers with this newly compact hardback edition. Arne Maynard, famed for his Chelsea Flower Show triumphs and exquisite private gardens worldwide, is celebrated for his knack of capturing a place's essence, creating spaces that exude harmony and belonging.
This volume offers a glimpse into Maynard's own horticultural havens. Explore Allt-y-bela, his rural Welsh retreat, where his design methods unfold in a work-in-progress. Journey to Guanock House in Lincolnshire, where Maynard's inaugural personal garden blossomed over a decade from a featureless field into a formal masterpiece, complete with kitchen garden, knot garden, and herbaceous border.
Twelve meticulously photographed gardens are chronicled through the seasons, with Maynard's personal commentary detailing briefs and plant selections. The book also features illustrated segments on topics dear to the designer, including rose cultivation, border planting, productive kitchen gardens, garden sculpture, and tree and shrub training.
Penned by Rosie Atkins, founder and former editor of Gardens Illustrated and ex-Curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden, this tome is a must-have for horticulture enthusiasts. It showcases the expertise of Maynard, who has crafted over 250 gardens globally in the past three decades, including two Chelsea Flower Show award-winners.
With 250 vibrant colour illustrations, this book is a visual feast and an invaluable resource for garden design aficionados.
Book ISBN: | 9781858947167 |
Book Weight: | 1332g |
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