Garden Design

What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us? The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals or cities - mediate community, creativity and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour.

**Green Thumbs, Greener Futures Dive into the Heart of Sustainable Gardening** Embark on an enlightening journey through your very own slice of the great outdoors. Whether you possess a sprawling backyard or a modest balcony space, "Green Thumbs, Greener Futures" is the guidestone for every enthusiast looking to fuse passion with purpose. Propel your green-fingered aspirations with practical insights and transformative ideas that will reshape the way you view, interact, and cultivate your garden. The transformative power of eco-conscious gardening unfurls across comprehensive chapters, each...

With rent and home prices going through the roof, it’s natural to doubt your financial abilities to afford your home. But here’s some good news–you don’t have to worry about paying hefty amounts to landlords. You can build your own home instead!

Architect Laura Jane Clark, from the BBC and Netflix smash-hit series Your Home Made Perfect, has spent over 15 years designing, remodelling, and building homes with budgets that range from modest to enormous. The Handbook of Home Design distils Laura's wealth of experience and enthusiasm giving you an accessible yet detailed guide to design, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to shape your home how you want.

Unveil the Art of Green Geometry with "Geometric Elegance" – Your Comprehensive Guide to Topiary Design Discover the transformative power of topiary, where the rich heritage of this timeless art form meets the precise beauty of geometric design in your oasis. "Geometric Elegance" is a meticulously crafted treatise that beckons you to explore the complexity and satisfaction infused within the craft of geometric topiary. Embark on a verdant odyssey, beginning with the intricate history of topiary art, unfolding the mysteries behind the symmetry found in nature and the sculptures that grace ...

Feeling overwhelmed by the home building process? The Awakened Homeowner is your essential home design guide, offering expert insights, home remodeling advice, and a step-by-step home remodeling guide for homeowners. Whether you're tackling renovation, building a custom home, or planning a new home construction, this home building guide will help you navigate every stage with confidence.

Start your journey to independence and sustainability with the new ebook, "Building from the Ground Up". This engaging guide offers a comprehensive path to establishing your very own homestead haven. Dive into the world of homesteading with a clear understanding of its benefits, purpose, and practicality. This book just doesn’t stop at explaining the 'why', it unfurls the 'how' stepwise, from setting tangible and achievable goals for yourself to finding the perfect location for your retreat. Apprehensive about assessing land? Fear not. "Building from the Ground Up" elucidates the process ...

Robert and Cortney Novogratz, stars of HGTV’s Home by Novogratz and Bravo’s 9 by Design, have transformed fabulous properties across the United States and around the world, including Hotel Dylan (Woodstock, New York), the Bungalow Hotel (Long Branch, New Jersey), and Timber Cove (Sonoma, California), to name a few. The Novogratz Chronicles is their most intimate and personal book to date, taking listeners on their journey from their first house renovation project in Chelsea in the 1990s to their latest home in Greenwich Village and projects in Los Angeles, Brazil, and the Berkshires.

Do you feel trapped by the walls of your urban living space? Are you tired of feeling disconnected from nature? Do you dream of escaping the city sprawl to a haven of greenery? You're not the only one - and you don't have to settle for a second longer. The time has come to transform your environment and, with it, your life!

Vertical Gardening - A Beginners Guide To Growing Your Own Vertical Garden Although not a new concept, vertical gardening is becoming increasingly popular, especially in large cities where space for a conventional garden is often not available. A vertical garden (or garden wall) is an activity in which a person grows their garden either up a wall, a structure attached to a wall or a separate self-supporting structure. The main aim of this way of gardening is to save on space. My aim with this eBook is to help you to establish your vertical garden. We will discuss how to set it up, which ...

In this wide-ranging, character-driven audiobook, science-journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound and sometimes unexpected ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the painkilling power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks.

Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, built in 1702, using period materials and methods and on a holiday deadline. But his enchantment withers as he discovers the massive repairs it needs. A small kitchen fix reveals that the structure’s rotten frame could collapse at any moment. In a bathroom, mold appears and spreads. He fights deteriorating bricks, frozen pipes, shattered windows, a punctured foundation, and even an airborne chimney cap.

Our dwellings - both our home and body - are intricately connected. Each has the potential to inspire the other to be its very best! Your home is where your life happens. Learn how to create a sanctuary that inspires your well-being, so you can experience a greater sense of peace, comfort, and belonging. Your body, including your mind and soul, needs daily nourishment to help you feel healthy and happy.

Why on earth should the nail-by-nail building of a house hold any fascination for anyone? Because when you put a lawyer, an architect, and a hippie builder together, that spells trouble. Kidder tells his story so well that you can’t help but take sides.

We all know how expensive the services of interior designers and decorators are, but with the right guidance, you too can create a beautifully designed home just like you see in today’s interior design magazines. This is an opportunity for you to express your style and personality in your home through a manner that will leave you feeling confident and content with your newly redesigned space. Thanks to the assortment of tools and resources that I will elaborate upon in-depth throughout this book, you can now bring any design style you’d like to life with little to no assistance.

Discover a transformative approach to nurturing nature in small spaces with "The Art of Compact Greenery." This enlightening eBook opens the doors to a world where the charm and beauty of a full-blown garden are artfully distilled into the embrace of elegant containers. Begin your journey in Chapter 1, where we unravel the Essence of Container Garden Aesthetics — a teasing introduction to the intricate dance between form, space, and vibrant life. Learn how thoughtful composition can turn the minute into magnificent, paving the way for an oasis of tranquility and style. Succumb to the ...

Living a worry-free life with a beautiful, organized home doesn't have to be complicated, even if you've tried other solutions that didn't work. The truth is, it's much simpler than you think.

What if the house of your dreams is the home you have? Meet Melissa Michaels, creator of the popular blog The Inspired Room and the best contentment coach you'll ever meet. With humor and candor, Melissa reveals how to transform your rooms (and your life) from plainly livable to fabulously lovable.

Imagina adentrarte en un relajante sauna, sentir cómo el calor disipa tu estrés y luego sumergirte en una refrescante piscina fría. Esto no es solo un lujo, es un camino científicamente comprobado hacia una mejor salud. Quienes practican la terapia de sauna de 4 a 7 veces por semana tienen un 63% menos de riesgo de muerte súbita cardíaca y un 50% menos de riesgo de morir por enfermedades cardiovasculares, en comparación con quienes lo hacen solo una vez a la semana. Pero los beneficios no terminan allí.

Discover the joy of crafting while embracing sustainable living with Upcycling for Beginners. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just starting out, this guide helps to turn everyday objects into decorative creations—all while promoting eco-friendly practices.