Roof gardens : history, design, and construction / Theodore Osmundson.

Main entry:

Osmundson, Theodore.

Title & Author:

Roof gardens : history, design, and construction / Theodore Osmundson.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

Description:

318 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-310) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Roof gardens through history -- 3. Site considerations -- 4. Roof garden construction -- 5. Design elements -- 6. Maintenance.
British Library not licensed to copy 0.

Summary:

An illustrated study of gardens built on the roofs of buildings traces the history of roof gardens, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the present; explains how to construct safe, durable gardens; and offers tips on selecting plants, garden maintenance, and planting techniques.

ISBN:

0393730123
9780393730128

Subject:

Roof gardening.
Culture sur toit.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 214918
Call No.: NA44.O83.A35 1999
Status: Available

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