Tree Detailing

This is a distilled compendium of practical information on all aspects of tree planting and maintenance. Each chapter comprises a brief text plus a set of A4 scale drawings, ready for use by landscape designers or specifiers. The ten chapters deal with tree stock and sizes, planting techniques, pruning and surgery, protection of new and existing trees, tree surrounds, trees in containers and on roof gardens, maintenance and management, proximity to buildings and drains, and survey and evaluation.

Arts & Photography

Littlewood, Michael

Architecture

Architectural Pr

Landscape Detailing Volume 2: Surfaces

As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be checked. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale details sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A list of relevant British Standards, references, bibliography and a list of associations and institutions indicate where further guidance can be obtained. * Provides technical guidance notes and drawn to scale detail sheets for ease of understanding * Learn first hand from a well-established author in the field of Landscape Detailing * Save time with traceable drawn-to-scale detail sheets

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Routledge

Landscape Detailing Volume 1: Enclosures

Michael Littlewood's Landscape Detailing is now well established as a valuable source of reference for architects, landscape architects, other professionals and students designing external works. Volume I, Enclosures, covers walls (free-standing, screen and retaining), fences, gates, barriers and bollards. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be checked. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale detail sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A list of relevant British Standards, references, bibliography and a list of associations and institutions indicate where further guidance can be obtained. As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office. * Provides technical guidance notes and drawn to scale detail sheets for ease of understanding * Learn first hand from a well-established author in the field of Landscape Detailing * Save time with traceable drawn-to-scale detail sheets

Landscape Detailing Volume 3: Structures

Michael Littlewood's Landscape Detailing is now well established as a valuable source of reference for architects, landscape architects, other professionals and students designing external works. For this third edition it has been split into three volumes to give a greater depth of coverage than ever before. Volume 3 covers pergolas, arbours, arches, gazebos, summer houses, sheds, shelters, decks, footbridges, furniture and roofs. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale detail sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A list of relevant references, bibliography and a list of association and institutions indicate where further guidance can be obtained. A ready reference for landscape designers and an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office. Details can be traced for direct incorporation into a contract drawing Saves time and effort Lists British Standards, manufacturers, associations and institutions

Well established as a valuable source of reference for architects, landscape architects, professionals and students designin external works. This volume covers water features and offers drawings detailed to scale, unlike many of the other books on the market which only deal in sketch forms.Covers landscape ponds, streams and waterfalls, fountains, edges, bank protection, revetments, dams, weirs and sluices, island rafts and jetties and drainage. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale detail sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A ready reference for landscape designers and an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office. * Provides technical guidance notes and drawn to scale detail sheets for ease of understanding* Learn first hand from a well established author in the field of Landscape Detailing and broaden your knowledge* Save time with traceable detail sheets

Landscape Detailing Volume 4: Water

Taylor&Francis

Natural swimming pools rely on the correct balance of living plants and micro-organisms to clean and purify the water. They are easy and less costly to maintain than chemical pools. Chlorine and other common pool chemicals that are hazardous to human health are not used. Natural pools are safe places for children to play and birds to drink, and are a dramatic example of ecological design, combining the natural and man-made worlds while creating beauty. These pools offer enjoyment not only in the warm months, but during winter, when they can be used for ice skating. Often the focal point of a garden, a natural swimming pool blends into the environment, flowing into the surroundings with plants and rocks. It reflects the changing seasons and enhances the environment naturally. This book is a necessary resource for people who consider a natural swimming pool. It shows how the natural system works to provide environmental, health, and safety benefits. Drawings, diagrams, and charts help explain their planning, design, biology, materials, construction, planting, and maintenance. Over 300 beautiful color photographs of natural pools will inspire your own water garden, where you can swim in harmony with nature.

Natural Swimming Pools: Inspiration for Harmony with Nature (Schiffer Design Books)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Schiffer+publishing Ltd

This book is specifically designed for those interested in creating natural swimming pools. It covers all stages, from understanding the system, management, excavation, lining, walling, plumbing, electrical, planting, structures, and last but not least, the maintenance, to ensure a successful project. Comprehensive information is presented in an easy to understand style with many illustrations showing methods of building. These are supported by the helpful inclusion of detailed scaled drawings, a plant guide with hardiness zones, and other useful information. The techniques will provide confidence to tackle the project and on completion give a huge sense of satisfaction and many hours of enjoyment.

A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools

History & Criticism

Schiffer

Companion planting has been practised by gardeners for centuries, and has increased in popularity as organic growing methods have become more well-known. It is, however, a technique held back by its association with folklore, and by the shortage of reliable information about what really works.  This inspirational guide provides a straightforward introduction to the basics of companion planting, explaining the benefits of gardening in harmony with nature and outlining the different ways in which companion plants can work to make your garden healthier and more productive. It explores the many benefits of mixed cropping and intercropping, and shows how easily companion planting techniques can be incorporated into any style of plot. It tells you which methods actually work, and explains the science behind them. Companion planting is a natural and effective method of cultivation involving the grouping together of plants that make good neighbours.In nature, plants grow in close communities with a number of different species existing side by side  -  unlike the rigid rows of single crops found in many vegetable gardens  -  and companion planting can provide specific benefits to vegetables, fruits, herbs and ornamentals. This book explores the many different ways in which companion planting can benefit your garden, and explains how to make these work in practice: by attracting pollinators and predators, by assisting pest control, by preventing disease, by improving the soil, by supplying nutrients to crop plants, and by providing them with shelter. It also considers the possible negative effects of companion planting, and suggests ways to avoid these. Tables show at a glance the positive and negative associations between specific pairs of plants, and the book concludes with a detailed further reading list.

A Guide to Companion Planting

Michael Littlewood

Grow Your Own Firewood: How to Protect a Productive Woodland

Michael Littlewood's Landscape Detailing is now well established as a valuable source of reference for architects, landscape architects, other professionals and students designing external works.Volume I, Enclosures, covers walls (free-standing, screen and retaining), fences, gates, barriers and bollards. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be checked. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale detail sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A list of relevant British Standards, references, bibliography and a list of associations and institutions indicate where further guidance can be obtained. As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office.

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Tree Detailing

Landscape Detailing Volume 2: Surfaces

Landscape Detailing Volume 1: Enclosures

Landscape Detailing Volume 3: Structures

Landscape Detailing Volume 4: Water

Natural Swimming Pools: Inspiration for Harmony with Nature (Schiffer Design Books)

A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools

A Guide to Companion Planting

Grow Your Own Firewood: How to Protect a Productive Woodland

Landscape Detailing Volume 1: Enclosures