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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsThe Well-Designed Mixed Garden: Building Beds and Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, and Bulbsby Tracy DiSabato-Aust
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Well-Designed Mixed Garden is a design book with a difference. Written for gardeners who are passionate about plants of all kinds (hence the mixed garden of the title), it reflects decades of professional experience and artistic innovation. As with her bestselling book The Well-Tended Perennial Garden, master designer and plantswoman Tracy DiSabato-Aust provides not only inspiration but also scrupulously organized information on design and connoisseur plants — all from original research dating back to her degree work in horticulture. Her new offering is a master class of design fundamentals, with an emphasis on often-neglected topics, such as site evaluation, color theory, and planning for maintenance. It is also a gallery of detailed design plans that show how ideas are put onto paper and then translated into three dimensions. Lessons learned in its first two parts are strengthened in an Encyclopedia of Plant Combinations; each entry notes the design considerations at play and provides tips on how to keep the combination looking its best. And the lifetime care needs and unique design characteristics of featured plants are summarized in the useful charts and lists that conclude the book. The result is a nearly foolproof guide to every aspect of designing superior gardens with superior plants. With more than 250 color photos and illustrations, this book is as much a feast for the eyes as it will be a trusted reference for the library shelf. Review:"Designing an effective mixed garden is more challenging than simply lining up a row of marigolds, but the motivated gardener will find a wealth of information and ideas in this book." Library Journal Review:"Painstakingly researched and precisely organized...absolutely indispensable guide to great garden design." Booklist Book News Annotation:A noted US horticulturist, author of , shares her expertise on
the science and art of garden design. An encyclopedia of plant
combinations follows design basics and 200 color plates of plants for
diverse landscape plans. Appendices include a chart of plants by
maintenance characteristics, and North American plant/garden art
sources.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Written for gardeners who are passionate about plants of all kinds, this book reflects decades of professional experience and artistic innovation. The author provides a guide to every aspect of designing superior gardens with superior plants. About the AuthorDiSabato-Aust received B.S. and M.S. degrees in horticulture from The Ohio State University. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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