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Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design [Pehme köide]

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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 208 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 254x203x15 mm, kaal: 513 g, 154 color photographs, 4 tables
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jan-2023
  • Kirjastus: University of Illinois Press
  • ISBN-10: 0252086775
  • ISBN-13: 9780252086779
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 208 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 254x203x15 mm, kaal: 513 g, 154 color photographs, 4 tables
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jan-2023
  • Kirjastus: University of Illinois Press
  • ISBN-10: 0252086775
  • ISBN-13: 9780252086779
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"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 150color photos, Prairie Up is a practical guide to reviving diversity and wildness in our communities"--

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.

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"A complete toolkit for the gardener looking to create a prairie-inspired home landscape." --Horticulture "A wonderful book for the gardener interested in natural garden design, native plants, plant communities, ecoregions, plant sociability, and more." --The Real Dirt, Garden Club of America "Gives gardeners the tools they need to confidently 'prairie up' their landscape, whether its a garden bed or an entire yard. " --My Northern Garden

1 Bringing the Prairie Home
1(18)
2 Learning About Native Plants and Plant Communities
19(38)
3 Planning, Installing, and Managing the Garden
57(38)
4 Designing the Garden
95(36)
5 Resources
131(12)
A Candid Q&A 143(6)
Bibliography 149(2)
Index 151
Benjamin Vogt is the owner of Monarch Gardens LLC, a prairie-inspired design firm that creates natural landscapes for homeowners, businesses, and schools. He is the author of A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future.