num_pages: 208
description: 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.
language: English
title: Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design
publisher: 3 Fields Books