Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes

Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes

by Carol Smith
Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes

Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes

by Carol Smith

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Overview

Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes introduces a new visual approach to planting design. Instead of relying heavily on plant knowledge, it provides a practical, hands-on method for the design of planting, so that the final garden suits your needs and style. This innovative book sets out the principles of planting design, introduces the nine plant shapes and a selection of appropriate plants, and explains how all gardeners - from the novice to the experienced - can achieve a beautiful and rewarding garden.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781847972798
Publisher: Crowood Press, The
Publication date: 10/31/2011
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Carol Smith is a professional garden designer and freelance lecturer. She has worked on several award-winning show gardens and teaches on all aspects of garden and planting design.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 The Theory of Planting Design 10

2 Plant Use 25

3 Planting Design 37

4 Planting Design Styles 49

5 Plant Shapes 57

6 The Plant Shapes Method 95

7 Using Colour 105

8 Examples of Planting Design Schemes 112

9 The Planting Project Process 120

Conclusion 123

Recommended Gardens and Nurseries 124

Index 125

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