Gardens Are For People, Third edition

Thomas D. Church (1902-1978) was an internationally acclaimed landscape architect and the recipient of many awards during his lifetime. GraceHall was Church's assistant, and Michael Laurie is Professor and Chair of Landscape Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley.

• Preface MICHAEL LAURIESelected Bibliography MICHAEL LAURIEForeword GRACE HALLDesign1 IntroductionDiscussion of historical precedent and the current attitudetoward gardens.2 The Site Affects DesignOrganization of the garden related to the characteristics of thesite, its topography and soil, orientation and views, existingfeatures and trees adjoining the property, and climaticconditions.3 Design PrinciplesInvolving the principles affine art, unity, function, simplicity,and scale. Family needs, specific tastes and interests, upkeep.4 Garden ArchitectureThe house, entrance and other structures, pergola, pool house,steps, gazebo, etc. must interrelate with the design of thegarden in terms of materials and forms.5 The PaletteGardens are composed of a variety of materials and components.In this chapter these are illustrated as a vocabulary of design,including paving, pattern, plant materials, shadow, sculptureand water.6 Swimming in the GardenA Garden Tour7 Town and Country GardensAn informal walk through the gardens showing how some of theinitial problems were solved, and how the application of gooddesign principles produced the desired effect.8 The Author's GardenIndex