Planting: A New Perspective

"Indispensable." --The New York Times Book Review

Piet Oudolf's gardens--unique combinations of long-lived perennials and woody plants that are rich in texture and sophisticated in color--are breathtaking and have deep emotional resonance. With Planting, designers and home gardeners can recreate these plant-rich, beautiful gardens that support biodiversity and nourish the human spirit.
An intimate knowledge of plants is essential to the success of modern landscape design, and Planting shares Oudolf's considerable understanding of plant ecology, explaining how plants behave in different situations, what goes on underground, and which species make good neighbors. Extensive plant charts and planting plans will help you choose plants for their structure, color, and texture. A detailed directory shares details like each plant's life expectancy, the persistence of its seedheads, and its propensity to self-seed.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 04/09/2013
ISBN: 9781604693706
Pages: 280
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.00w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Booklist 12/15/2012 pg. 14
Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 95
New York Times Book Review 06/02/2013 pg. 19
Choice 11/01/2013