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Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Buildings

A Handbook for Reproducing and Creating Authentic Landscapes 3ed
  • ISBN-13: 9781442260771
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
  • By Rudy J. Favretti, By Joy Putman Favretti
  • Price: AUD $123.00
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 28/03/2017
  • Format: Paperback 184 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Gardening [WM]
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It's been more than forty years since the second edition of this landmark guide to the preservation and restoration of gardens and landscapes at historic sites was published. Since the last edition came out, author Rudy Favretti, the nation's foremost authority in this area, has worked on many significant sites including both Monticello and Mount Vernon. New to this edition are: *Personal case studies from the authors' extensive experience in landscape restoration-preservation * An in-depth look complete with color images of the archaeological excavations at Bacon's Castle and Monticello in Virginia *Seventy-three illustrations including eight color photos *An enlarged and comprehensive bibliography *Fully updated and added chapters based on new and emerging information in the field Further, Landscape and Gardens for Historic Buildings covers a wide array of topics including researching and planning, maintaining restored landscapes, identifying authentic flora, and selecting the right historical period, or a series of periods to show the evolution of the historic landscape.
Preface 1American Landscape Design The Colonial Period, 1620-1775 Gardens of the New Nation, 1776-1850 The Victorian Period, 1860-1900 The Early Twentieth Century, 1900-1930 Landscape Settings for Public Buildings and Spaces Cemeteries 2Research and Plan Development Site Analysis Photographic Record Research and Documentation Developing a Philosophy and Developing a Plan 3Authentic Plants for Period Landscape Settings Trends and Styles Procuring Period Plants List of Sources List of Authentic Plants for Recreating Period Landscapes 4Maintaining the Restored Landscape Lawns Perennials and Shrubs Pest Control Supporting Plants Pruning Soil Fertility Projecting Maintenance and Its Costs Visitor Circulation and Wear Vandalism and Site Security Appendix Bibliography Acknowledgments Index
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