John Brookes Books

In this expanded, updated version of his classic book, John Brookes adresses the latest trends in garden design as well as surveying new materials and techniques. He also shows you how to use the computer as a design tool, and features new, or extended, sections on key styles, such as Minimalist, Mediterranean, Urban and Japanese and Oriental. What does not change in this new edition is John Brookes' inspirational approach to design. Drawing on his world-famous garden design course and his lecture tours that have taken him from Key Gardens and Europe to the USA, Austalia, South Africa, South America and Japan, he combines clever and stylish design options with detailed information and practical advice. "Garden Design" has become the essential coursebook for thousands of students as well as a favourite sourcebook of ideas for countless garden owners worldwide - amateurs and professionals alike.

John Brookes brings to this definitive guide the culmination of his 40 years' experience. Here he explores and explains the principles of garden design, bringing to these richly illustrated pages the same enthusiasm and expertise that have made his courses on garden design at Denmans (his renowned garden and design school in West Sussex) and at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew in England, so popular with students from all over the world. Each lavishly illustrated chapter is devoted to single design elements such as Shape, Surface, Structure, or Water which, in combination, create a well-constructed garden. Under these headings John Brookes presents an incredible range of inspiring ideas using his inimitable conversational writing style, a host of extraordinary photographs, and annotated sketches and diagrams. There is no doubt that Garden Masterclass will become the seminal work on garden knowledge from our most celebrated of garden designers.

The Complete Gardener is the most comprehensive, practical and creative book yet produced for the gardening enthusiast. Whether you are starting from scratch, remodeling an existing garden, enhancing your home with hanging baskets and window boxes or planning a focal point for a favorite room, this is the book for you. It is both practical manual and creative source-book—a unique blend of the art and science of gardening.In PART 1 John Brookes offers the outdoor gardener a wealth of information about planning, building, planting, and maintaining every conceivable type of garden—from country garden to city rooftop; from rock gardens and patios to pools and woodland glades.For the indoor gardener and creative homeowner, PART 2 is both a comprehensive guide to choosing, growing and caring for indoor plants, and a source-book of stylish ideas for arranging flowers, grouping plants and planning decorative room schemes. Starting with a stunning photographic guide to the color, texture, size and shape of plants, the author demonstrates and explains all the basic principles of successful plant display-from choosing containers and coordinating colors to constructing decorative features that will enhance any room, staircase or open space and bring the special, magical effect of the garden right into your home.

Brings together the sharp wit and the straight-talking wisdom of the man widely credited as the inventor of the modern garden

From initial inspiration to final layout - create your own small garden with the help of design expert John Brookes. Whether you want a 'room outside' for leisure and entertainment or space to call your own, his inspiring photographs and detailed diagrams show exactly what you can achieve.

In this garden design book the reader is lead in structured stages, from the principles of design, assessing the site and the hoped-for effect, to plotting out ideas on paper with the help of checklists and a special grid system.

Offers instruction on the John Brookes method of garden design, and features basic surveying techniques, how to use photography to aid in the design work, plant selection, and provides case studies to show how to plan gardens large or small

This guide to creating a garden includes a photographic catalogue of garden styles to inspire fresh ideas, with practical information on how to draw up plans, change the garden structure and add new features to enable readers to turn their ideas into reality. The main section of this book includes a garden-by-garden plant guide which suggests plants for various gardens from roof gardens, balconies, patios and window boxes to larger gardens and estates. John Brookes is the author of The Garden Book, The New Small Garden and The Indoor Garden Book.

The first global study by a historian to fully integrate the earth-system approach of the new climate science with the material history of humanity.

A new natural approach to gardening, interpreted by the most authoritative and innovative voice in garden design. How to design, build and plant your garden with nature in mind.