Roof Gardens, Balconies and Terraces FROM THE PUBLISHER
Roof Gardens, Balconies & Terraces provides inspiration and practical information for creating "outdoor rooms" - places of calm and tranquility in which to relax, gardens that cleverly provide a link to the horizon beyond, or simply bold splashes of color to brighten the view. Practical issues are fully detailed from the beginning - from laying flooring to building planters and trellises - followed by planting advice on soil depth, lightweight composts, growing trees, and suggestions on using plant color to achieve specific effects. Tips on maintenance, and choosing accessories such as garden furniture, statuary, water features, and lighting complete this indispensable guide.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
At first glance, this volume from a British garden designer looks like another glossy paean to the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Closer inspection, however, reveals a thorough tutorial in design, construction, plant selection and care of gardens in contained settings. All information translates from the lofty milieu of the title's locations to more humble decks or patios. Bolstered by Jerry Harpur's lushand often spectacularphotographs, Stevens covers a host of elements, including framing a view, selecting a focal point, and creating "tension, mystery, and surprise" through such landscape sleight of hand as placing staggered trellises to add depth and interest to a small garden. Practical and safety issues, e.g., determining load-bearing areas on a roof for placement of heavier items like planters and water features, are also discussed. While the absence of plant names in the captions of the 250 photos will frustrate many readers, the pictures are full of delight and inspiration. (May)
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