Botany for Designers A Practical Guide for Landscape Architects and Other Professionals

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ISBN: 9780393706246 | 0393706249
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/5/2011

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While many designers are familiar with basic landscape principles, rarely do they understand how plants grow and function, the most appropriate environments for their survival, and how to utilize their distinct design features. This book offers a practical overview, explaining how to successfully and effectively incorporate plants into design.

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Acknowledgments	p. 7
Introduction	p. 11
What's in a Name?	p. 17
The Science of Cells: Keys to Plants' Cultural Requirements	p. 27
Morphology: Spatial and Visual Characteristics of Plants as Design Features	p. 51
Color in Planting Design	p. 77
Plants as Functional Elements of Design	p. 93
Cues from Nature: Plants as Design Inspiration	p. 103
On the Job: From Specifications to Installations	p. 111
Manipulating Plant Forms: Pruning and Beyond	p. 133
Choosing Wood for Hardscape	p. 147
Nature's Solutions: Green Design Strategies	p. 155
Epilogue: Further Explorations	p. 173
Common Botanical Terms Used in Horticulture	p. 175
Plant Palettes	p. 179
References & Suggested Reading	p. 195
Index	p. 199
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Botany for Designers A Practical Guide for Landscape Architects and Other Professionals

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