Bøger af Paul Bangay

Pre-eminent garden designer Paul Bangay reflects on his wide-roaming professional life and the aesthetic influences that have shaped him. A Life in Garden Design by Paul Bangay takes the reader through the life and career of the internationally acclaimed landscape designer, whose love for gardens and interest in the natural world was established at a very young age. In this richly illustrated book, Paul talks about his earliest pursuits and the paths he has taken to become the sought-after designer he is today. Written in his characteristically engaging and approachable style, he introduces us to the people who have helped him along the way, and reveals the influence they have had on how he views the world. We look at the source of his inspirations and find out what travels means to him; as well, we visit Paul's own houses and gardens, and see how his approach to design has developed over the years. A Life in Garden Design is a book for anyone interested in gardens, design and the evolution of a creative life.

"Paul Bangay is renowned for the expansive and elegant gardens with classical lines and symmetrical plantings that he has created in Australia and all over the world. Yet gardens on this grand scale are not accessible to everyone. With more of us living in apartments, townhouses and terraces, our gardens are now being squeezed into small spaces such as balconies, courtyards, lightwells or rooftops - and this makes for challenging garden design. In Small Garden Design, Paul applies his 25 years of experience with gardens of all sizes to reveal how best to structure, design and choose plants for small spaces. Chapters on Balconies & Terraces, Rooftops, Inner City, Lightwells and Courtyards are lavishly illustrated with photos by Simon Griffiths and enhanced with lots of practical tips on plant types, paving, irrigation, soil, outdoor dining, lighting and making the space appear larger. In this accessible and practical book, Paul shows us 'how to make the most of the small space you have, and how to transform it into the paradise that we all aspire to'".--]cProvided by publisher.

Achieving a perfect garden the Paul Bangay way. Paul Bangay is renowned for his sure use of space: the gardens he creates are superbly proportioned, easy to live in, executed to the highest standards--and places of beauty. Now, in Paul Bangay's Garden Design Handbook, he shares his many secrets for successful garden designing and construction. He shows how to analyze a site and its needs, how to visualize a garden and use space, and how to decide on and achieve the hard and soft landscaping best suited to a particular style. Using diagrams, step-by-step instructions, plant lists, and above all Simon Griffiths's lustrous color photography of his designs, Paul talks about every aspect of garden building from developing a ground plan, constructing a retaining wall, and fitting in a swimming pool, to finding a lawn substitute and drought-tolerant plants. Every page breathes with an infectious commitment to good design and the recuperative pleasures of gardening. Paul Bangay's Garden Design Handbook is instructive, inspiring, empowering--the guide to have on hand as you approach the challenges of garden making today.