{"product_id":"how-to-design-a-garden-by-john-brookes-mbe-9781910258910","title":"How to Design a Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in the 1960s, John Brookes MBE (1933-2018) revolutionised garden design, with a new design philosophy and methodology that was rooted in the notion that gardens are about the people who live in them. Recognising the demands of the contemporary lifestyle, he broke with previous labour-intensive garden design traditions and the emphasis on showcasing plants. Instead, he promoted using gardens as extensions of the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe introduced this notion in his 1969 book, \u003ci\u003eA Room Outside\u003c\/i\u003e, which also contained practical advice on materials, methodology, and planting. His approach was unprecedented and included the then-novel idea that people of all income levels could have designed, fashionable gardens tailored to their needs, low-maintenance, and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn taught and lectured around the world and, thanks to his energetic writing, teaching, and media appearances, he became regarded as the 'king' and 'godfather' of garden and landscape design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Design a Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is an informative and ultimately practical collection of his thoughts and advice selected from countless writings and lectures given to students, professionals, and the public around the world. In addition to his teaching on how to design a garden, the book has two key themes - environmental sustainability and a focus on the local vernacular. They show how far ahead he was of his time and to what a great extent his teaching remains relevant to garden-makers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074146320620,"sku":"9781910258910","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3343383482868.jpg?v=1765159924","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/how-to-design-a-garden-by-john-brookes-mbe-9781910258910","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}