The Thonger, Charles 1882-1954 creator Roberts, Harry 1871-1946 Good, Frank Mason 1839-1928 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Book of Garden Design" by Charles Thonger is a practical guide on garden design written in the early 20th century. This work offers insights into various principles and styles of garden making, emphasizing a harmonious balance between natural beauty and human creativity. Thonger aims to instruct novice gardeners on how to cultivate their own ideas and tastes rather than merely replicating established patterns or using rigid designs. The opening of the book introduces the complexity of garden design as a discipline that blends both art and practicality. Thonger argues that to become a successful garden designer, one must engage with nature, understanding the diverse elements that shape natural landscapes. In the initial chapters, he critiques the rigid approaches of previous designers and advocates for a more organic and personalized style, urging readers to learn from nature instead of relying solely on formal plans. He emphasizes the importance of comfort, convenience, and aesthetic harmony, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of garden design practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-12-24 Susan E., A Marshall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: John Lane: The Bodley Head, 1905 Gardening Landscape gardening SB United Kingdom: John Lane: The Bodley Head, 1905 05040028 https://archive.org/details/cu31924002832230/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74972 https://archive.org/details/cu31924002832230/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74972 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134733.0 74972