First published in 1901, this book explores the traditional formal English garden in all its majesty, looking at its history, contemporary state, styles, techniques, and much more. Beautiful-illustrated and full of interesting information, this classic volume will appeal to all with an interest in gardening and its vibrant history. Contents include: ""The Formal Method and the Landscape Gardener,"" ""The Formal Garden in England,"" ""The Formal Garden in England,"" ""The Formal Garden in England,"" ""The Formal Garden-continued,"" ""The End of the Formal Garden and the Landscape School,"" ""The Courts, Terraces, Walks,"" Knots, Parterres, Grass-Work, Mounts, Bowling-Greens, Theatres,"" etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening. | The Formal Garden in England by Reginald Blomfield, Paperback | Indigo Chapters