Natural Landscaping
, by Diekelmann, JohnNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780299173241 | 0299173240
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/1/2002
In response to demand from landscape architects and home gardeners,Natural Landscapingreturns to print in an updated and expanded second edition. It is unique in its focus on plant communities; it approaches landscape design as the establishment of natural ecosystems, rather than mere planting of specimens. Emphasizing the natural landscapes of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, this book o reviews landscaping principles and techniques o introduces native plant species for grasslands, forests, edge areas, and small wetlands o illustrates how to evaluate a site and plan for visual effect and maintenance o presents the issues involved in restoring bogs, ponds, and other wetlands o offers practical advice on reducing chemical use while still combating invasive plants o addresses social, legal, design, and planting problems often encountered on residential sites o discusses natural landscaping for public parklands, civic buildings, school grounds, and corporate properties