The Elements of Garden Design: A Source Book of Decorative Ideas to Transform the Garden by Joan Clifton
An inspirational guide to adding decorative features and ornaments for all styles of outside space. Looks at the practicalities of decorating a range of different gardens, from Formal and Romantic Gardens, to Mediterranean and Japanese Gardens, to Seashore and Contemporary Gardens. Includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects for unique creative ideas such as a distinctive mosaic table, painted terracotta pots, metal mobiles to catch the breeze and even a Willow and Hazel Pig sculpture. The book looks in detail at how to decorate your garden, starting with amterials for embellishing the garden floor, and how to use paint, mirrors, tiles and mosaics to transform the boundaries. Decorative structures such as arches and arbours, pergolas and gazebos are described as are the vast array of containers, statues and sculptures, garden lighting and water features. With its stunning original photographs and helpful advice, this is a perfect sourcebook of inspirational ideas for turning your garden into a work of art, whether you are choosing a piece of sculpture or designing a stylish garden from scratch.