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Planting in a Post-wild World

Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes
Apr 05, 2018F21972076350433 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The authors encourage us to see with new eyes a landscape small or large that is both resilient and beautiful, mirroring that which nature provided before mankind re-worked so much of it to fit our limited view of what a garden or landscape should look be. One that can merge our modern built surroundings with plantings that can thrive, supporting vital ecosystem functions essential to life. The concept of plant communities and understanding how the right plants work together to thrive is not one most traditional gardeners would seem familiar with. I have so much to learn. I appreciate the stance taken that designs need not be strictly native per se but rather carefully chosen (for the right qualities) exotics may have a supporting role as well. I love the concepts of layering all the way to the soil to build these plant communities allowing more beneficial plants in a given space. Lots of great photos (who doesn't love that?) Anyway, I'm sure you'll get a better review from professional book sites, but I definitely recommend this book to all gardeners, from dabblers to pros. And especially pros...those who would design our public spaces, parks, boulevards.