Product Description

One of the most significant books on Landscaping!

This is one of the most comprehensive books on Planting Design. It fills in the blank in this field and introduces poetry, painting and symbolism into Planting Design. It covers in detail the two major systems in Planting Design: Formal Planting Design and Naturalistic Planting Design. It has numerous line drawings and photos to illustrate the Planting Design concepts and principles. Through in-depth discussions of historical precedents and practical case studies, it uncovers the fundamental design principles and concepts as well as underpinning philosophy for Planting Design. It is an indispensable reference book for Landscape Architecture students, designers, architects, urban planners and ordinary garden lovers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #379841 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 252 pages

Bobbie Schwartz, Former President of APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers), Author of The Design Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together
I found this book to be absolutely fascinating. You will need to concentrate while reading it but the effort will be well worth your time.

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Planting Design Illustrated offers an especially reader friendly and practical guide that makes it a very strongly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Gardening & Landscaping reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

Jane Berger, Editor & Publisher, Garden Design Online
Chen also compares Chinese and Japanese gardens, and it is the clearest explanation I have ever read about the differences between the two styles. And I loved the discussion of designing for the five senses. Sound effects can be created in the garden by water, wind, and rain. Certain plants in full sunlight create the illusion of gold. Fragrance can ease the mind and soothe the spirit.