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American Home Landscapes is the first authoritative reference on creating period-appropriate landscapes fit to modern-day needs. This overview of nearly 400 years of garden design discusses the most prominent landscape features of each era, such as paths, driveways, fences, hedges, seating, and garden accessories. Supported by hundreds of historical photos, extensive bibliographic resources, and period-appropriate garden plans, American Home Landscapes is the only book designers need to design and modernize a historically inspired garden.

Denise Wiles Adams is a highly respected historian of ornamental plants and American garden design. She has a Ph.D. in horticulture from The Ohio State University and is a prolific writer and lecturer on topics related to the history of American gardens. She is the author of Restoring American Gardens.

Laura L. S. Burchfield teaches residential design, plant selection, and landscape management at The Ohio State University. She has Master’s degrees in both landscape architecture and horticulture from The Ohio State University and lectures and writes on many aspects of horticulture and landscape design. In addition she designs and installs residential landscapes for private clients.

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American Home Landscapes A Design Guide to Creating Period Garden Styles

American Home Landscapes A Design Guide to Creating Period Garden Styles

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