From the spectacular impact of giant-leaved exotics to the subtle sensuality of bamboos and grasses, leaves offer an astonishing repertoire of shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. This dazzling book, with its breathtaking images and non-botanical language, gets to the very heart of what makes foliage so valuable ornamentally. Author David Joyce first analyzes the characteristics of leaves and the overall form of foliage plants, then he explores the ways in which both their dramatic and subtle qualities can be used in the garden. He suggests foliage effects for large borders, small beds, even containers, and there is plenty of advice on plant care and pruning. Featuring full descriptions and cultivation details for over 1,000 plants, and with superb color photos illuminating all their marvelous characteristics, this book shows how and why foliage has moved to the forefront of the contemporary garden. Among the author's previous books are The Complete Container Garden, Topiary and the Art of Training Plants, and The Perfect Plant for Every Site, Habitat, and Garden Style.
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Flowers are to be admired, but garden makers understand now more than ever the serviceable beauty of fine foliage. In this splendidly produced, savvy sourcebook, Joyce artfully arranges a wealth of information aimed at helping gardeners choose a garden's flora based on qualities such as leaf shape and size, texture, color, and the overall form of plants. A luscious trove of photographs encompasses a range of stunning plant material: evergreen shrubs, choice perennials, climbers, and conifers. Tender candidates for stunning container gardens are further embellished by backlighting, dewdrops, and, at times, dustings of frost. Offering inspiration aplenty, Joyce elaborates on the atmospheric images by pointing out the merits of plant characteristics such as vibrantly striped swords, sharp spines, and silvery filigree foliage. A final listing endorses an assortment of prime plants and provides hardiness zones. Alice Joyce
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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“An extremely useful guide to foliage shapes and textures.” -- The New York Times Book Review
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