Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Buildings: A Handbook for Reproducing and Creating Authentic Landscape Settings

by Rudy J. Favretti and Joy Putman Favretti

Book Overview

From an historical perspective on landscape development in America, this well-illustrated book tells how to select the right period for your garden, identify authentic plants, research and plan its development, and maintain the restored landscape.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0910050341
• ISBN13: 9780910050340
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Amer Assn for State & Local
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Victorian garden

Having a home built in 1845, my husband wants the landscaping to be "historically accurate." (But then he also wants me to dress as if it is 1845 but that is another story. He was born in the wrong century.) The book is filled with historical info (duh) and lots of garden ideas. My husband loves it. A thumbs up on this one!

Expert Advice

This is an excellent starting point for the beginner. It builds a proper base in a very practical, hands on way. Favretti is a well-known expert in Southern historic garden circles. He's created historic landscapes himself and comes at his subject with a great deal of experience.