It is fascinating to see this pinnacle of public naturalistic planting explained and contextualized., eoeThe book includes an extensive plant directory, which covers detailed information about each plant mentioned in the book from the plant measurements, flowering season and spreading ability to the foliage architecture (plus lots more). The liberal use of Oudolfe(tm)s planting plans are reason alone to buy this book.e, No one does ecology-based plant harmonies better than these two, and it's just so sweepingly, stunningly beautiful., It treads a well-pitched line in providing gritty information to the professional and the amateur alike. Using original planting plans, e.g., Trentham Estate, Pottere(tm)s Fields Park, High Line, the authors explain in detail how Oudolf creates his gardens and landscapese It is destined to be required reading for aspiring landscape designers, landscape architects and those interested in naturalistic planting design., eoe Planting establishes the e~new stylee(tm) as a potent artistic and intellectual movement. We are offered substantially greater insight into Piet Oudolfe(tm)s design process. The liberal use of Oudolf's planting plans are reason alone to buy this book., The release of this book marks a watershed moment.

an impassioned plea for packing beds tightly, interlacing species lightly, choosing plants that survive multiple stresses, letting seed heads stand through winter., Planting establishes the 'new style' as a potent artistic and intellectual movement.

Luscious photographs and meticulous explanations of techniques and methods make this an essential reference guide and constant source of inspiration., Indispensable.

Planting a new perspective