Encyclopedia of Grasses Livable L/Scapes by Rick Darke

Encyclopedia of Grasses Livable L/Scapes by Rick Darke

In this new book noted grass expert and advocate Rick Darke addresses both the aesthetic qualities of grasses in private gardens and the opportunities and challenges of using them in wild and constructed public landscapes. All the true grasses, sedges, rushes, restios, and cattails that possess ornamental merit or that can contribute to ecological plantings are described, and practical matters of propagation, growth, and maintenance are also covered. More than 1000 stunning photographs show details of individual plants and hundreds of gardens and landscapes in which grasses play a prominent part. This worthy successor to The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses is a new type of design reference that sets a standard for inspired, sustainable use of grasses.

Rick Darke is a landscape designer, author, lecturer, and photographer located in Pennsylvania who uses art, ecology, and cultural geography to create and conserve living environments. Scenic byways, public gardens, corporate and academic campuses, mixed-use conservation schemes, and residential gardens are just a few of his designs. Darke worked at Longwood Gardens for twenty years and was awarded the American Horticultural Society's Scientific Prize. The New York Times and National Public Radio have both covered his work. Darke is regarded as one of the world's foremost experts on grasses and their applications in both public and private settings. Visit www.rickdarke.com for more details.

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ISBN 13	9780881928174
ISBN 10	0881928178
Title	Encyclopedia of Grasses Livable L/Scapes
Author	Rick Darke
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Timber Press
Year published	2007-04-15
Number of pages	484
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.