Acquire The Art Of Outdoor Living: Gardens For Entertaining Family And Friends Written By Scott Shrader Issued As Textbook

experienced wisdom in the paragraphs that will guide you well, A look at some of Shraders completed gardens in California, Some general principles are provided limited color and plant palette, native and sustainable plants, coordinate the outside with the inside, create zones for different functions but the designs are dependent upon wealth and climate and expanse: move this entrance door, change the color of the interior floor to compliment the exterior floor, plantolive trees, buy the property next door, install ath century fountain imported from France, highlight the Malibu views, coordinate with the interior designer.
Would have been interesting to see before and after photos, The section on the important Brody House was literally just close ups of individual plants at the house Boxwoods, staghorn fern, bonsai, rather than photos illustrating how the landscapIng relates to the structure and property.
A picture book of Shraders skills in a very specific California environment not meant to instruct, but to showcase A beautiful book for landscape designerss, gardeners or just for all to enjoy.
Really, this book is a bible, From start to finish, every single image is fabulous, I could not stop looking, Decided on likeprojects. hugely inspirational. Honest, approachable, lush, real gardens where plants are centre stage with layers and layers of meaning and texture unfolding as you proceed, Nothing short of flawless, spiritual, Will gift this book to several great friends, Showcases the work of one Californian designer, Very high end, beautiful gardens, The book is quite a large format, beautifully produced and would make a nice gift for someone who likes Californian / Mediterranean gardens, ie, a hot and dry climate, Very stylish designs by a master in his field,

Scott Shrader's landscape designs are borne out of an intuitive ability to connect with the interior 'heart' of the home resulting in an exterior environment that flows naturally, stylishly and serenely from this core.
With careful consideration of his client's desires, Scott produces gardens, outdoor entertainment spaces and relaxing atmospheres specifically designed for those using them, His breadth of knowledge about design and concept come from

both a master's degree in landscape architecture and an undergraduate degree in urban planning, His projects include homes, ranches, estates and wellness retreats in Los Angeles, Malibu, Montecito, Wyoming, Hawaii and Croatia, Lisa Romerein is a Los Angeles based photographer who specializes in architecture, interiors, food, gardens, travel, portraits, and lifestyle, Jean Louis Deniot is an acclaimed French interior designer and architect featured on the AD,

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