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Landscapes and gardens for historic buildings : a handbook for reproducing and creating authentic landscapes
Title:
Landscapes and gardens for historic buildings : a handbook for reproducing and creating authentic landscapes

American Association for State and Local History book series

American Association for State and Local History book series.
Author:
Favretti, Rudy J., author.
ISBN:
9781442260764

9781442260771
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Edition:
Third edition.
Physical Description:
viii, 171 pages ; 27 cm.
Series:
American Association for State and Local History book series

American Association for State and Local History book series.
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.
Abstract:
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.
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Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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