Here is the first book to examine the environmental landscape designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, probably the world's best known and most influential architect. Wrightscapes analyzes 85 of his works, and pays particular attention to site planning, landscape design, community scale, and regional planning. The authors include many original diagrams, rare archival material, and some 200 photographs, many never published before. Wrightscapes also chronicles...

Rain gardens are at the forefront of the green revolution. They allow rainwater to follow the natural course of the water cycle. Rainwater is absorbed into the ground, taken up by plants, and evaporated back into the atmosphere. This environmentally friendly landscaping captures rainwater runoff rather than redirecting it into storm drains. The result is less erosion, less water pollution, and a beautiful, low-maintenance, sustainable garden, and...

"Since the launch of its magazine in 2011, Kinfolk has grown into an internationally recognized brand known for its minimalist aesthetic and strong community of inspiring and influential creatives. Kinfolk's books, with a combined 335,000 copies in print, have applied this lens to cooking, home design, and work. Now, in The Kinfolk Garden, the team turns its eye to outdoor spaces and the many ways they enhance our lives and help us foster community....

"Includes projects ranging from basic earthmoving and yard shaping to creating privacy fences, pathways and watercourses. Features the latest in tools, techniques, products and materials, including vinyl fencing, tumbled retaining wall block and outdoor fireplaces"--Provided by publisher.

" ... Landscaping improvements and creating outdoor living spaces continue to be strong sectors of the home DIY market. In this complete revision of the original Landscaping Ideas That Work (2013), award-winning landscape designer and author Julie Moir Messervy provides homeowners with design strategies for combining elements and creating spaces that work for them and their home; tips for working effectively with landscaping professionals; innovative...

"A landscape designer is a person who plans the plants, water features, lighting, and trees to make outdoor spaces that are attractive and functional. They need to be knowledgeable about soil and climate, as well as be creative and detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a landscape designer"--

Landscaping with Trees in the Midwest: A Guide for Residential and Commercial Properties describes sixty-five desirable tree species, their characteristics, and their uses. More than 325 color photographs illustrate the appearance of each species through the seasons - including height, shape, bark, flowers, and fall colors - as well as other factors that influence selection and siting in order to help the landscape professional or homeowner make informed...