Drawing on seven centuries of garden history and from traditions throughout the world, this book presents a collection of the designs and structures that people have used to complement, organize, protect and embellish their gardens for as long as gardens have existed. Alcoves, borders, fences, fountains, ha-has, paths, pavilions, sculptures, sundials, terraces, topiary, urns, walls, wells and ziggurats are just a few of the gardening artifacts included in this volume. Plans, diagrams, drawings and photographs are included.