Fletcher Steele
'Design in the Little Garden' is a comprehensive exploration of landscape architecture tailored specifically for the domestic scale. Written by the renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele, this work provides a detailed framework for creating beauty and order within the constraints of a small suburban or urban lot. Steele argues that even the most modest of spaces can be transformed into a cohesive and expressive environment through the application of sound design principles, such as proportion, axial planning, and the careful selection of materials.The text delves into the practicalities of garden construction, covering essential topics like soil preparation, the placement of service areas, and the creation of private 'outdoor rooms.' Steele guides the reader through the selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers, not just for their individual beauty, but for their role in the overall architectural composition of the garden. By emphasizing the relationship between the house and its surroundings, the work promotes a holistic approach to home improvement. 'Design in the Little Garden' stands as a vital piece of horticultural literature, offering timeless advice for homeowners and professionals alike who wish to achieve an artistic and functional landscape in a limited area.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
