Reviews
Judith Adam to the rescue ... pictures are inspirational, but there are plenty of useful how-to drawings and step-by-step projects., Judith Adam to the rescue ... walks you through garden planning, from figuring out what you want and creating a four-year plan to the nitty-gritty of landscaping. The pictures are inspirational, but there are plenty of useful how-to drawings and step-by-step projects, too., Practical is right! Adam covers all the bases in an exceptionally detailed guide to the mechanics of planning and executing every conceivable type of home landscape feature. Whereas countless books explain landscape design (which plant combination are appropriate for an English country garden look), Adam does the home gardener a tremendous service with straightforward and user-friendly instructions on every conceivable point to consider before any landscape design can be developed or implemented. Clearly, logically, she breaks down various landscape processes into their most elemental forms: ten points of property assessment, how to measure levels of grade, how drainage tiles work. After mastering the basics, Adam thoughtfully provides essential information to help home gardeners bring their best-laid plans to fruition: how to shop for plants; top 10 lawn-care tips; the 10 best trees for seasonal color. For home gardeners just beginning the landscape process, or for seasoned veterans contemplating a new project, Adam demystifies even the most daunting tasks in a superlative how-to that virtually guarantees success., Adam's book has all the necessary details to create a successful design ... If you truly want to make your garden design become reality, then Adam's Landscape Planning is an investment that will help you make your landscape dreams come true., Do not look for whimsy and romance because they are not included in this book. There are, however, many strong examples of practical solutions to tricky problems, like clever ways to catch water and prevent puddling in a lawn. Adam makes you think hard about making work for yourself and cautions us to think twice before using materials such as wood and traditional paint ... Judith Adam approaches an often daunting task in a straightforward manner and provides the homeowner with an thorough primer on landscape management., This hefty volume is beautifully photographed ... Just about every imaginable aspect of gardening is here in a friendly, plain speaking, altogether comprehensive manner ... the book is a well-designed, beautifully laid out collection any gardener would be proud to have on his shelf., A comprehensive treatment of landscaping for the home gardener ... Could serve as textbook for a landscaping class. Recommended for all gardening collections., Anyone with a budding interest in gardening or someone looking for a handy "how to" guide would enjoy this book., A comprehensive treatment of landscaping for the home gardener ... Recommended for all gardening collections., Anyone with a budding interest in gardening or someone looking for a handy 'how to' guide would enjoy this book., The title of this book describes it well. A novice gardener with some ambition but little know-how can look here for solutions to problems ... Information is nicely organized with color and black and white illustrations and large photographs. ... Adams helps readers make decisions ... Anyone with a budding interest in gardening or someone looking for a handy "how to" guide would enjoy this book., A good choice for those who have requested an accessible reference to help with planning or revamping a property., The book is a well-designed, beautifully laid out collection any gardener would be proud to have on his shelf., Judith knows her stuff and brings it all together in this book ... It's exactly the kind of book I wish I'd had when I began laying out my yard., Stunning full page photos, and is overflowing with step-by-step projects, lists and how-to illustrations., An exceptionally detailed guide ... Adam demystifies even the most daunting tasks in a superlative how-to that virtually guarantees success.
