Umění britských zahradních architektů dosahuje celosvětového uznání již po řadu desetiletí, sama krása anglických zahrad je pověstná. Tato obsáhlá encyklopedie, která vznikla ve spolupráci s Královskou zahradnickou společností (The Royal Horticultural Society), vás provede zahradami celého světa. Na této cestě však rozhodně nezabloudíte, exotické prvky jsou zde totiž pozoruhodně propojeny s evropskými možnostmi a tradicemi. Renomovaní autoři vás zároveň seznámí se všemi úskalími tvorby zahrad, doporučí netradiční řešení architektonických návrhů a také poradí při každodenní práci v zahradě.
Every house in the world has a backyard, a vital outdoor space where life
happens. In this book the author shows you how to make the most of the area
and create a haven of peace (or fun) that is right for you and your lifestyle.
The backyard makes an important link between the house and the wider garden or
may constitute the whole garden. Even if the house walls cast shadows for most
of the day and the soil is poor, this book has masses of tricks for bringing
the space alive with plants and turning it into a green paradise. First
impressions count and the backyard may well have a high proportion of “hard
landscape”, or paving of various kinds, which may take the lion’s share of the
budget. This makes sound planning and clever use of space especially
important. This book shows how to get the area right without expensive changes
of mind and with future needs planned. Review An imaginative and informative
guide that covers everything you need for successfully planning and planting a
diminutive space. (Homes & Gardens) This book has instant impact...The
pictures...are clear, interesting and vibrant. (Garden Centre Monthly) Easy-
to-follow with many smart ideas. (Evening Standard) A book with personality.
(The Garden) --Homes & Gardens, Garden Centre Monthly, Evening Standard,The
Garden About the Author DAVID STEVENS is a highly influential garden designer,
writer and broadcaster. He has held the prestigious Chair of Garden Design at
Middlesex University and is the winner of 11 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower
Show, as well as being author of countless articles and 21 books, including
Backyard Blueprints and The Room Outside, and creator and presenter of
numerous television and radio programmes. David is a Fellow of the Society of
Garden Designers and The Institute of Horticulture. His company David Stevens
International undertakes design and lecture commissions throughout the world.
Široce koncipovaný barvitý román amerického černošského autora vypovídá o životě prosté černošské ženy na americkém Jihu v minulém století. Příběh jednoduché, dobrosrdečné a životem zkoušené vdovy, která celý život vyznává tradiční životní hodnoty jako lásku k rodině, neochvějnou víru v Boha a poctivou práci, se odehrává přibližně od 20. do 60. let 20. století. Hrdinčiným životním cílem, k němuž směřuje veškeré své úsilí, je vyhlídka na lepší život pro její dvě děti – vlastního syna a dceru zemřelé sestry, kterou vychovává. Těžištěm vyprávění je rodné Tennessee, které její děti opouštějí a zase se tam vracejí i se svými potomky. Osudové okamžiky v životě rodiny se odehrávají na pozadí dobových historických událostí v Americe i ve světě a v autorově podání tak vzniká působivá kniha o postavení amerických černochů v průběhu 20. století.
David Stevens, a retired theatre professor and attorney, embarks on a new journey as a blogger, sharing his insights and experiences. His writings delve into the intersection of law and the arts, exploring personal anecdotes and broader themes of creativity and justice. Through his unique perspective, he reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his dual career, inviting readers to consider the impact of storytelling in both legal and theatrical realms.
Exploring the life of a groundbreaking baseball figure, this biography delves into the adventurous spirit and significant impact of its subject on the sport. It highlights key moments and contributions that shaped baseball history, offering insight into the challenges faced and the legacy left behind. Through detailed storytelling, readers gain a deeper understanding of how this individual's journey influenced the game and inspired future generations.
This book explores how far the European Union can go towards its goal of
forming its 28 member states into an Energy Union. It looks at the tension
between liberalization and state intervention, subsidy in markets, the
revolution in the electricity sector, and the need for a new market design.
Providing a progressive organizational sequence that melds interior, exterior and borrowed landscape into an elegant, practical and integrated whole, this title takes you through the entire planning sequence of creating a garden in a limited space
Maximize your garden's potential with a minimum of time and money. Any size garden can be transformed by the addition of paths, seating areas, fountains, or trellises. Do you desire an outdoor dining area? Perhaps you'd like to hear the magical sound of running water or bask in the beauty of a raised vegetable garden bed. Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams for crafting eight wonderful garden projects.
