A Review: Private Gardens of Georgia by Polly Mattox & Helen Bost Tour Historic 18th Century Garden
The Private Gardens of Georgia is a tour of thirty of the most beautiful gardens across Georgia and shows how each has evolved into a place of charm and tranquility. These private oases illustrate unique plant and terrain differences at all seasons of the year and reveal the unique diversity found from the mountains to the piedmont and South Georgia, to the coast and the Golden Isles. Along with a brief history of each garden is fascinating information on the extensive diversity of plant materials that are suitable not only to these regions of Georgia, but to other areas in the southeastern United States.
In Private Gardens of Georgia, you are invited for a tour of thirty of the most beautiful gardens across Georgia. From the mountains to the piedmont in South Georgia, to the coast and the Golden Isles, these unique gardens abound with radiant color and elegance. Also included are a brief history of each garden's evolution and, in many instances, comments by the owners about their designs and choice of plant materials.
Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River and has a rich and varied geography. This terrain supports a diverse mix of botanical species, which Georgia's gardeners have used to full advantage. In addition to seeing these treasured private spaces, you can learn invaluable tips for your own garden plans, as well as how to incorporate architectural elements such as potting sheds, greenhouses, fencing, gazebos, and more.
Polly McLeod Mattox is a native South Carolinian who has spent most of her married life in Georgia, where her daughter and coauthor, Helen Mattox Bost, was born. Mother and daughter are interior designers and share a deep appreciation of southern gardens. Helen is a graduate of the University of North Carolina. Erica George Dines is an Atlanta photographer who specializes in gardens, interiors, architecture, and portrait photography. She is a regular contributor to regional and national lifestyle publications.
In Private Gardens of Georgia, you are invited for a tour of thirty of the most beautiful gardens across Georgia. From the mountains to the piedmont in South Georgia, to the coast and the Golden Isles, these unique gardens abound with radiant color and elegance. Also included are a brief history of each garden's evolution and, in many instances, comments by the owners about their designs and choice of plant materials.
Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River and has a rich and varied geography. This terrain supports a diverse mix of botanical species, which Georgia's gardeners have used to full advantage. In addition to seeing these treasured private spaces, you can learn invaluable tips for your own garden plans, as well as how to incorporate architectural elements such as potting sheds, greenhouses, fencing, gazebos, and more.
Polly McLeod Mattox is a native South Carolinian who has spent most of her married life in Georgia, where her daughter and coauthor, Helen Mattox Bost, was born. Mother and daughter are interior designers and share a deep appreciation of southern gardens. Helen is a graduate of the University of North Carolina. Erica George Dines is an Atlanta photographer who specializes in gardens, interiors, architecture, and portrait photography. She is a regular contributor to regional and national lifestyle publications.
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