Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design
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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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Prairie Up is a textbook for people who want to design and create a natural garden. I want to design and create a natural garden, but I really, really, really don't like textbooks. Whenever someone tells me there are three ways to do something, I want to shake my finger in that expert's face and say, Three things? Only three things? Sorry, but I don't think so. And this author does a lot of three-thing-ing. And I'm aware that most people like textbooks, especially when they are going to do something new. This is a good textbook, if you like that sort of thing. And it has lots of lovely lists, which I do like.
