Gardens of Arne Maynard

(Hardback, New Edition)

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The new compact hardback edition of the first book devoted to the work of one of today's most celebrated garden designers. Arne Maynard is known for his award-winning gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show and his elegant and sympathetic gardens for private houses worldwide. Central to his work is his ability to draw out the essence of a place - a talent that lends his gardens a particular sense of harmony and belonging. A passionate gardener himself, Maynard has transformed the garden around his house, Allt-y-bela, in rural Wales. This garden is featured in the book, offering insights into the work in progress and Maynard's design methods. Also included is Maynard's very first garden of his own, at Guanock House in Lincolnshire, where he spent 10 years creating from a flat field a formal layout, with a kitchen garden, knot garden and herbaceous border. A total of 12 gardens have been specially photographed, and each is described through the seasons in a personal text by Maynard, including details of the brief and the plant selection. The Gardens of Arne Maynard is completed by illustrated features on various topics close to the designer's heart, such as growing and using roses, planting borders, creating productive kitchen gardens, incorporating sculpture in the garden, and training trees and shrubs. AUTHORS: Rosie Atkins is the founder and former editor of Gardens Illustrated and was subsequently Curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden. Arne Maynard is an internationally renowned garden designer. In the last 30 years, he has created over 250 gardens all over the world, including two award-winners at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 250 colour illustrations

Reviews

A handsome, weighty, and engaging volume. Country Life

An indulgent combination of glorious photography and inspiring text...Maynard's enthusiasm for both the art and the craft of gardening illuminates every page of this inspiring book. Gardens Illustrated

Anyone who has spent time with British landscape designer Arne Maynard knows he likes to think big. The Gardens of Arne Maynard demonstrates this fact via a wealth of sumptuous photographs of grand-scale designs Maynard has created in both Europe and America. Architectural Digest

Arne Maynard's beautiful gardens in print. Town & Country

Details of Maynard's design methods and plant sections, as well as atmospheric photography by his partner William Collinson, show how Arne creates the harmonious, soulful gardens he is known for. Homes and Gardens

It is rare to find a book about gardens written as well as it is illustrated, or vice versa. This is an exception - the writing is informative and inspiring; the photographs...evoke mood and atmosphere, illustrate beauty and structure, and exemplify detail. Garden Design Journal

It really is a wonderfully produced book with illustrations and text of the highest standard. Irish Garden Plant Society

One of those books filled with pictures of gardens so timelessly romantic, you have to fight the desire to go outside, dig up your grubby patch, and start again. The Sunday Times

The projects are full of inspiration, and the images will remain with you long after you have closed the book. House & Garden

The writing is clear and concise and the judgment sound, for Arne is a passionate gardener with an adventurous spirit. The excellent photographs...showcase the gardens and feature Arne's favorite plants. Oxford Times Limited Edition

You know this is going to be a beautiful book as soon you open it...a fascinating insight into Maynard's design process...every turn of the page is a delight. English Garden

Author Bio

Rosie Atkins is the founder and former editor of Gardens Illustrated magazine and was subsequently Curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden in London Arne Maynard is an internationally renowned garden designer. In the last 30 years, he has created over 250 gardens all over the world, including two award-winners at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show