Practical Landscape Gardening (1922)

Practical Landscape Gardening is a book written by Robert B. Cridland in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to landscape gardening, covering everything from design principles to plant selection and maintenance. It is intended for both amateur and professional gardeners, with practical advice and tips for creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as site analysis, garden design, plant selection, planting techniques, and garden maintenance. Cridland emphasizes the importance of planning and careful consideration of the site and its surroundings, as well as the use of appropriate plants and materials. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams that help to illustrate the concepts discussed in the text. Overall, Practical Landscape Gardening is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating a beautiful and functional outdoor space.The Importance Of Careful Planning, Locating The House, Arrangement Of Walks And Drives, Construction Of Walks And Drives, Lawns And Terraces, How To Plant A Property, Laying Out A Flower Garden, Architectural Features Of The Garden, Rose Gardens And Hardy Borders, Wild Gardens And Rock Gardens, Planting Plans And Planting Lists.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.