Expert grass breeders reveal the amazing diversity of ornamental grasses in this beautifully illustrated book. Gardeners are shown how grasses, unlike other plants, offer texture, shape, color, movement, and even sound to create a dramatic and calming effect in any landscape design. Grass forms and uses are detailed, terminology is explained, and proper grass maintenance and care are outlined. Gardeners also learn about how to get the most out of grasses in the summer, fall, and winter seasons. One hundred different grasses are shown and described in the “Grasses at a Glance” section, and simple garden plans show how easily grasses can be placed in gardens and landscapes.
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"This book demystifies grass terminology, expresses a plethora of colours in the ornamental grass palette, and provides practical and innovative ideas for incorporating these wonderful plants in the landscape." —Liz Klose, school of horticulture, Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
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Martin Quinn and Catherine Macleod own and operate a nursery specializing in ornamental grasses and perennials. They both live in Kincardine, Ontario.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Not the best one out there,
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This review is from: Grass Scapes: Gardening with Ornamental Grasses (Paperback)
Despite the title, there's scant information on using grasses in the landscape. And many of the photos are of poor quality. For the money, there are better grass books on the market. For great photos and inspiration, I much prefer Nancy Ondra's "Grasses: Versatile Partners for Uncommon Garden Design."
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Solid book on ornamental grasses,
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This review is from: Grass Scapes: Gardening with Ornamental Grasses (Paperback)
I must start off by saying that I love ornamental grasses. I love the way they look, especially in winter when their long stalks and inflouresences sway in the wind against a backdrop of a snowy white blanket. Martin Quinn and Catherine Macleod have put together a great book showing how to use grasses in landscapes. They discuss forms and uses before giving details about 100 different species of grass. I've found several that I want to incorporate into my landscape, and even found some design suggestions in this book. Quinn is a renowned grass breeder in Canada, so he knows his grasses and includes many that are hardy for use in northern climates.
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This review is from: Grass Scapes: Gardening with Ornamental Grasses (Paperback)
This book covers grasses that grow in the Ontario area, but the information given is just as valid for me in California. The photos are excellent & the descriptions of each variety are extremely useful.
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