Bibliograph

Landscapes and gardens for historic buildings, a handbook for reproducing and creating authentic landscapes, Rudy J. Favretti and Joy Putman Favretti

Type

Label

Landscapes and gardens for historic buildings, a handbook for reproducing and creating authentic landscapes, Rudy J. Favretti and Joy Putman Favretti

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Landscapes and gardens for historic buildings

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

963359961

Responsibility statement

Rudy J. Favretti and Joy Putman Favretti

Series statement

American Association for State and Local History book series

Sub title

a handbook for reproducing and creating authentic landscapes

Summary

Forty years after its initial publication, this new edition features over 150 revisions, including case studies from the authors' experiences, complete look with color images of the archaeological excavation at Bacon's Castle and Monticello in Virginia, 74 illustrations and new chapters based on emerging information in the field.--COVER

Table Of Contents

American landscape design : The colonial period, 1620-1775 ; Gardens of the new nation, 1776-1850 ; The Victorian period, 1850-1900 ; The early twentieth century, 1900-1930 ; Landscape settings for public buildings and spaces ; Cemeteries -- Research and plan development : Site analysis ; Photographic record ; Research and documentation ; Developing a philosophy and a plan -- Authentic plants for period landscape settings : Trends and styles ; Procuring period plants ; List of authentic plants for re-creating period landscapes -- Maintaining the restored landscape : Lawns ; Perennial flowers and shrubs ; Pest control ; Supporting plants ; Pruning ; Soil fertility ; Projecting maintenance and its costs ; Visitor circulation and wear ; Vandalism and site security

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