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Tropical Gardens

Tropical Gardens

42 Dream Gardens by Leading Landscape Designers in the Philippines

by Lily Gamboa O'BoyleElizabeth Reyes and Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Hardback
Publication Date: 04/08/2015

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Full of stunning landscape photographs, this tropical gardening book is a delight for anyone interested in lavish gardens and new, fresh landscaping ideas.

Aimed at gardening enthusiasts,Tropical Gardens contains a rare glimpse into some of the most beautiful tropical gardens in the world today. It presents 42 spectacular contemporary gardens, both big and small.

The vast majority of the gardens are in private homes. Introducing a contemporary gardening style that has been evolving over the past decade, as well as more traditional formal styles, it traces the development of garden design in all its forms. Designers new and old are showcased along with a number of talented homeowners. Experimenting with both indigenous and introduced species, use of hardscapes such as local stones and pavers, bonsai, clipped shrubs and water features, some work along Oriental lines, others follow Western models.

Tropical Gardens is a lovely introduction to tropical landscaping styles and a gardening aesthetic that combines the best of East and West with superior knowledge of plant cultivation and care. The book gives an insider's look at tropical garden design and landscape architecture that professionals and amateurs alike will love.

Featured gardens include:
  • Casa de Nipa
  • La Vista Hilltop Garden
  • Ponce Veridiano's Garden
  • Santos Koi Pond Garden
  • Poolside Proscenium
  • Garden of Butterflies
  • And many more...
ISBN:
9780804846264
9780804846264
Category:
Gardening
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
04-08-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
304.8x228.6x20.32mm
Weight:
1.55kg
Luca Invernizzi Tettoni

Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (1949-2013) was a photographer who lived and worked in Asia for four decades. He specialized in books on aspects of Asian art, culture, history, and nature, and is well-known for his photographs in books like Thai Style,The Tropical House and Decorating with Flowers.

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