Rock GardensA master gardener relates the history of rock gardening in Europe and America; discusses the classic definitions of rock gardens, alpine gardens, and rockeries; and provides practical and aesthetic information on arranging and moving boulders, rocks and earth. 150 full-color photos. |
Contents
FOREWORD | 7 |
THE ROCK GARDEN DEFINED | 25 |
ROCK GARDEN FEATURES | 53 |
Copyright | |
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