Description

Wall and Water Gardens is a comprehensive guidebook written by Gertrude Jekyll, a renowned British horticulturist, and garden designer. The book is dedicated to the art of creating beautiful and functional gardens in two challenging environments: walls and water. The book begins with an introduction to the history of wall and water gardens and their importance in garden design. Jekyll then delves into the practical aspects of creating these types of gardens, providing detailed instructions on how to build walls and construct water features. The author also shares her insights on plant selection and placement, offering advice on the best plants to use in wall and water gardens and how to arrange them for maximum impact. She covers a wide range of plants, from climbers and creepers to water lilies and pond plants. Throughout the book, Jekyll provides numerous examples of wall and water gardens she has designed, along with detailed plans and photographs. She also includes tips on garden maintenance and care, such as pruning, watering, and fertilizing. Overall, Wall and Water Gardens is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in creating beautiful and functional gardens in challenging environments. Jekyll's expertise and passion for gardening shine through in this timeless classic, making it a must-read for gardeners of all levels.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.