A. C. Burke & Company

A.C. Burke & Company : A.C. Burke & Company Catalog : Landscaping & Garden Design : Garden Design




	An Introduction to Landscape Design DVD(Item #5011HH) A short history of landscaping, basic design concepts, common residential styles, site analysis, design program, drawing a plan, making a budget, and more. Applies the entire design process to a home landscape. Features a visit to the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. DVD, approximately 31 minutes. "...an excellent introduction to residential landscaping...Highly recommended..." Library Journal "...solid introduction to the world of landscape design...Recommended..." Video Librarian Aegis Award Winner, Communicator Award of Distinction Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	An Introduction to Landscape Design VHS(Item #2601HH) The same great program on VHS. Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Landscape Plant Selection, Soil Preparation & Planting DVD(Item #5012HH) Creating a planting design, plant selection, color concepts, common planting design mistakes, soil preparation, and installing a landscape garden from start to finish. Includes a field trip to a commercial nursery. DVD, approximately 37 minutes. "...an outstanding, no-nonsense introduction to planning and planting the home landscape...Highly recommended..." Library Journal Telly Awards Finalist, Aegis Awards Finalist, Communicator Award of Distinction Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Landscape Plant Selection, Soil Preparation & Planting VHS(Item #2602HH) The same great program on VHS. Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Lawns in the Landscape DVD(Item #5013HH) A brief history of lawns, lawn designs, common types of turf grass, soil preparation, lawn installation, and maintenance. Includes a field trip to a commercial sod farm. DVD, approximately 33 minutes. "Whether you use seed or sod, plant in the sun or shade, live in a warm or cold climate, your lawn needs are reviewed and clearly explained... recommended..." Library Journal "Well organized...informative program..." Booklist Telly Awards Finalist, Aegis Awards Finalist Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Lawns in the Landscape VHS(Item #2603HH) The same great program on VHS. Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Perennials in the Landscape DVD(Item #5014HH) Why perennial plants are so popular, how to use perennials in your landscape, basic design concepts, perennial plant selection criteria, how to do a site analysis, drawing a planting design, installing a new perennial border from start to finish, plus maintenance tips. In this delightful program, your host Don Marquardt is joined by landscape designer and perennial plant expert Paula Henson. DVD, approximately 38 minutes. "...excellent camerawork...detailed instruction...Highly recommended." Video Librarian Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Perennials in the Landscape VHS(Item #2604HH) The same great program on VHS. "...excellent camerawork...detailed instruction...Highly recommended." Video Librarian Includes Public Performance Rights Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	English Cottage Gardening for American Gardeners, Revised Edition(Item #1193) By Margaret Hensel - You can bring the elegant intimacy of the English cottage garden into your landscape with the help of the extraordinary photographs and gardening wisdom in this classic book. The author analyzes the planting designs of a dozen representative English cottage gardens, then explains how you can adapt these elements to your own garden in the U.S. Includes an appendix of recommended plants and nurseries. Over 200 color photos, 252 pages, hardcover.BOOK Price: $50.00 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Foolproof Flower Beds(Item #2011) In this award-winning program, gardening expert Pat Welsh shows how to create spectacular flower beds you can enjoy all season long. You get step-by-step instructions on how to plan your garden, improve your soil, select plants for nonstop color, install drip irrigation, and more. Plant booklet included. Highly recommended. VHS, 55 minutes. VIDEO Price: $19.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Green Places in Small Spaces(Item #1150) By Kerwin Fischer - From containers and house-plants to small yards, the author tells you how to make the most of your space. Includes chapters on evaluating and preparing your garden, developing a design, selecting tools, using mulch, plus specific plant descriptions with seasonal care instructions. 135 pages, 100 photos, hardcover.BOOK Price: $29.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	How to Design A Flower Garden - Yardening Video Series(Item #2001) Noted author and expert, Jeff Ball, shows you in these programs how to get the most from your garden and lawn. Time coded for easy reference. This program is a great introduction to the basics of flower garden design. Learn how to choose a site, create a design, select annuals and perennials, prepare your soil, irrigate, mulch, and more. Includes a demonstration of how to make compost. VHS, 48 minutes. VIDEO Price: $19.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	How to Grow Flowers - Yardening Video Series(Item #2002) Noted author and expert, Jeff Ball, shows you in these programs how to get the most from your garden and lawn. Time coded for easy reference. Learn how to plant, grow and cut flowers like the experts do. You’ll see how to grow seedlings, use correct planting techniques, mulch, water, feed, and protect your flowers from pests and diseases. Includes tips on creating floral displays. VHS, 50 minutes. VIDEO Price: $19.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Made in the Shade(Item #2048) You can create a beautiful shade garden that practically takes care of itself! Horticulturist David E. Benner shows you how in this tour of his spectacular shade garden in Buck’s County, PA. Benner explains how to grow a lush, natural "moss lawn", use low maintenance plant materials, control weeds, and more. VHS, 45 minutes. VIDEO Price: $39.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	The Complete Home Landscape Designer (Item #1072) By Joel M. Lerner - This design kit and book will help you to plan your next landscaping project and avoid costly mistakes. Step-by-step chapters guide you through basic considerations, from your landscape’s function and budget to selecting plant and hardscaping materials. Hundreds of reusable punch-out symbols and a layout grid let you experiment with your plan and finalize your design. 166 pages, 70 illustrations, paperback.BOOK Price: $22.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	The Harmonious Garden(Item #1124) By Catherine Ziegler – Learn how to design a beautiful garden by balancing plant textures, forms, and color values. By studying the author’s illustrated examples and using her color design wheel, you can create stunning combinations of plants. Covers over 430 annuals, bulbs, grasses, and perennials. 304 pages, 149 photos, hardcover.BOOK Price: $44.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	The New Flower Expert(Item #1181) By D.G. Hessayon - As a handy reference guide to flowering garden plants the revised edition of this best selling book is hard to beat. It features an easy-to-use encyclopedia packed with clear, concise advice on selecting and growing hundreds of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. Over 800 color illustrations and photos, 256 pages, paperback.BOOK Price: $17.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)