Perennials can form a key part of a garden's structure and are dynamic and colorful plants whose forms and textures can be used to alter moods and influence the way we respond to and use a garden. The first section of this book shows how to create garden schemes with perennials, and the second section looks at the best perennials for year-round planting and color effect. A third section considers how to use perennials in different styles of garden. The book is completed by a list of perennials for special purposes, and an A–Z directory with practical tips on all the plants included in the earlier chapters.
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"Throughout, sumptuous photos illustrate [King's] ideas and suggestions. Overall, this is a good introduction for gardeners who are serious about following proper design rules."
—Chris Kahn, Library Journal, March 15, 2006 (Library Journal )
"The first part of this beautifully illustrated book discusses the principles of good garden design and shows how herbaceous perennials can add, in additon to color, character to a garden."
—Karin Kratz, California Garden, July/August 2006 (California Garden )
"Should help professional designers and advanced amateurs aim for a higher level of perennial garden design. The stunning photographs show gardens at top form, beautifully arranged, and quite big. Yet they offer lessons in artful combinations of color, texture and form that could be brought down to a homeowner's smaller space."
—Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, May 20, 2006 (The Charlotte Observer )
—Chris Kahn, Library Journal, March 15, 2006 (Library Journal )
"The first part of this beautifully illustrated book discusses the principles of good garden design and shows how herbaceous perennials can add, in additon to color, character to a garden."
—Karin Kratz, California Garden, July/August 2006 (California Garden )
"Should help professional designers and advanced amateurs aim for a higher level of perennial garden design. The stunning photographs show gardens at top form, beautifully arranged, and quite big. Yet they offer lessons in artful combinations of color, texture and form that could be brought down to a homeowner's smaller space."
—Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, May 20, 2006 (The Charlotte Observer )
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Perennials can form a key part of a garden's structure, and are dynamic and colorful plants whose forms and textures can influence the way we respond to and use a garden. This useful book instructs gardeners in all aspects of designing with perennials, from color schemes to matching different styles of gardens.
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There a a boatload of perennial books out there and many of them not so hot. This is an exception. Superior photography with excellent perennial shots showing composition and design. And, it's not just a picture book. The text is well worth the read.
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The book was well worth the money; gave me the information I was trying to hone in on about compatible paerennials, how to get the most impact out of your choices, etc.. I'm loving it!
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Piet Oudolf, Beth Chatto, Ernst Pagels, Heiner Luz, James van Sweden, Scampston Hall, North American, The Netherlands, Tom Stuart-Smith, Atropurpurea Group, Broughton Grange, Ulf Nordfjell, Waltham Place, Bramdean House, Bury Court, Joe Pye, Lady Farm New!
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