Antique Garden Ornament

Antique Garden Ornament
Author: John Patrick Stuart Davis
Publisher: ACC Distribution
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1991
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The history of garden ornament from the seventeenth century is covered in great detail with separate sections on lead, stone, bronze, marble and cast iron. The working techniques of the modellers and manufactories are discussed in detail as well as some of the gardens in which the finest examples may be found. This is a comprehensive work of original research.

Antique Garden Ornament

Antique Garden Ornament
Author: Barbara Israel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1999-10
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

A collector's guide to some 300 individual decorative objects from American gardens from 1740 to 1940. 400 photos, 100 in full color. 12 line drawings.

Garden Ornaments

Garden Ornaments
Author: Martha Baker
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Garden ornaments and furniture
ISBN: 9780609602645

A simple bench or a charming birdbath, a graceful trellis or a weathered fountain--the right ornament in the right place can transform any garden into a lush, private Eden. Whether you have a classic suburban backyard, a small country garden, or a high-rise terrace with a city view,Garden Ornamentsshows you how to select and position the perfect furniture and ornaments for any garden. Renowned gardener Martha Baker looks at a variety of beautiful gardens, accompanied by detail shots of furniture and ornaments, and supplies inventive but practical design tips and how-to projects, such as building a trellis or antiquing an urn. Each chapter focuses on a popular garden style--Classical, Waterside, Urban, Romantic, Rustic, Gallery, or Whimsical--and spotlights key pieces that help create these wonderful spaces. Opening up a new world of design options, Martha Baker guides you in choosing the right furniture and ornaments for your own garden--from such simple objects as urns, folding bistro chairs, or candle lanterns to more exuberant gestures like a steel topiary, a wrought-iron chandelier, or a trellis strung with lights. And to further aid you in selecting the perfect pieces, an extensive resource section not only lists garden centers, stores, and outlets, but also showcases the best garden ornaments available--bringing your own Eden closer to home. With hundreds of gorgeous photographs by Martha's husband, Chuck Baker, and a wealth of useful information and how-to advice,Garden Ornamentsis a boundless source of inspiration, sure to delight and instruct any gardener.

Garden Ornament

Garden Ornament
Author: Gertrude Jekyll
Publisher:
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1918
Genre: Architecture, Domestic
ISBN:

Garden Ornament

Garden Ornament
Author: George Plumptre
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1998
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780500280799

This text traces the use of ornamental features throughout the history of the Western garden, and explores the variety that are still being sold in salerooms. It presents some tried and tested principles of design that can still be applied to the typical modern garden.

Garden at Home

Garden at Home
Author: Harry Thomas
Publisher: Applewood Books
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2008-11
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1429014040

Harry Thomas's 1912 handbook offers directions to gardeners on how they can get flower magic in their own gardens.

Garden Antiques and Collectibles

Garden Antiques and Collectibles
Author: Teri Dunn
Publisher: Friedman-Fairfax
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Collectibles
ISBN: 9781567997859

Exquisitely photographed and expertly written, the For Your Garden series presents scores of garden design ideas in magnificent, blooming color. Each title highlights a particularly popular or rewarding aspect of gardening, from attracting birds and butterflies to designing container gardens.

Garden Ornaments and Antiques

Garden Ornaments and Antiques
Author: Myra Yellin Outwater
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780764311253

This book takes you through hundreds of beautiful garden landscapes lavish with marble and stone walkways, garden walls, tiered fountains, statuary, classical architectural ruins, birdbaths, sundials, urns, garden furnishings, and iron gates. See gardens of Italy, Texas, New England, Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Florida that will inspire you to the plant the seeds for your future beautiful gardens.