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2 reviews
Richard Bisgrove

Frances Lincoln, 2006

The Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll
As a serious midwestern home gardener who owns many gardening books, I was extremely pleased with this book. There is much valuable information in the way of photographs and writings. Gertrude Jekyll was doing 100 yrs ago, what modern landscapers claim they invented--that is, low maintenance, informal looks. The combination of her informal plantings applied to formal settings makes a ...

Garden Rescue
Richard Bisgrove

Frances Lincoln, 2007

Climate, soil character, planning and maintenance are all discussed, and there is a useful chapter devoted to recovering a garden that is in a poor state of repair.

Die Gärten der Gertrude Jekyll.
Richard Bisgrove, Andrew. Lawson

Ulmer (Eugen), 1995

William Robinson: The Wild Gardener
Richard Bisgrove

Frances Lincoln, 2008

Like his contemporary Gertrude Jekyll, William Robinson made enormous contributions to the world of gardening. More than any other gardener, he was responsible for sweeping out the rigid Victorian style and ushering in a more relaxed look that used native plants. Here, Richard Bisgrove explores Robinson?s design principles and his transformative role in English gardening. Robinson?s groundbreaking ideas are displayed in numerous illustrations, ...