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Prairie up : an introduction to natural garden design / Benjamin Vogt.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Champaign, IL : 3 Fields Books, an imprint of the University of Illinois Press, [2023]Description: 160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780252086779
  • 0252086775
Other title:
  • Introduction to natural garden design
Subject(s):
Contents:
1. -- Bringing the prairie home -- 2. -- Learning about native plants and plant communities -- 3. -- Planning, installing, and managing the garden -- 4. -- Designing the garden -- 5. -- Resources.
Summary: "Landscaping with native plants has encouraged Midwesterners to embark on a profound scientific, ecological, and emotional partnership with nature. Benjamin Vogt shares his years of expertise with prairie plants in a full-color guide aimed at gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers. Step-by-step blueprints point readers to plant groupings that not only attract pollinators and please the eye but minimize maintenance and ensure years of healthy growth. In addition, Vogt gives proven tips on everything from invasive plants to essential tools to working with skeptical homeowner associations. Outside experts also provide inspiration while a section of additional resources makes the book an invaluable reference. Easy to use and illustrated with over 150 color photos, Prairie Up is a practical guide to reviving diversity and wildness in our communities"-- Provided by publisher.
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 712.0977 V886 Available 33111011042757
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 712.0977 V886 Checked out 05/07/2024 33111010955975
Adult Book Adult Book Northport Library NonFiction 712.0977 V886 Available 33111009465473
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Connecting to nature with native plants

Landscaping with native plants has encouraged gardeners from the Midwest and beyond to embark on a profound scientific, ecological, and emotional partnership with nature. Benjamin Vogt shares his expertise with prairie plants in a richly photographed guide aimed at gardeners and homeowners, making big ideas about design approachable and actionable. Step-by-step blueprints point readers to plant communities that not only support wildlife and please the eye but that rethink traditional planting and maintenance. Additionally, Vogt provides insider information on plant sourcing, garden tools, and working with city ordinances. This book will be an invaluable reference in sustainable garden design for those wanting both beautiful and functional landscapes.

Easy to use and illustrated with over 150 color photos, Prairie Up is a practical guide to artfully reviving diversity and wildness in our communities.

Received Honorable Mention from the AHS Book Awards (American Horticultural Society)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. -- Bringing the prairie home -- 2. -- Learning about native plants and plant communities -- 3. -- Planning, installing, and managing the garden -- 4. -- Designing the garden -- 5. -- Resources.

"Landscaping with native plants has encouraged Midwesterners to embark on a profound scientific, ecological, and emotional partnership with nature. Benjamin Vogt shares his years of expertise with prairie plants in a full-color guide aimed at gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers. Step-by-step blueprints point readers to plant groupings that not only attract pollinators and please the eye but minimize maintenance and ensure years of healthy growth. In addition, Vogt gives proven tips on everything from invasive plants to essential tools to working with skeptical homeowner associations. Outside experts also provide inspiration while a section of additional resources makes the book an invaluable reference. Easy to use and illustrated with over 150 color photos, Prairie Up is a practical guide to reviving diversity and wildness in our communities"-- Provided by publisher.

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