Joan Clifton
Published 2002
Hardcover 157 pages
AUD$45.00
ISBN: 1903141133

The indulgence of outdoor living is explored for all that it can be in this title, featuring delectably photographed case studies of various courtyard and garden motifs. Whether you aspire to experiencing the serenity of a leafy retreat, a lustrous entertaining space or an artistic warren, you will be presented with a lavish collection of inspirational ideas to realize the potential of your outdoor spaces, underused or inaccessible as they may currently be.

The photography is enough to convey aesthetic success stories, however each case is accompanied by practical explanation of core philosophies such as spacing and materials, architectural and environmental harmonies, boundaries vegetation and water features. Many of the examples are culturally based, ranging from traditional English vegetable gardens to oriental spiritual sanctuaries, to avant-garde hybrid designs. Comprehensive pictorial indexes are provided, identifying fixture possibilities, plants, and other horticultural elements.