Rock Garden Design and Construction
In his foreword to this information-filled guide, Panayotti Kelaidis posits that although rock gardening can be difficult to define, rock gardeners indisputably share a passion for plants. And whether one's focus is on dwarf conifers or a collection of succulents, the aspiring rock gardener will find chapters filled with advice from the bright lights of the rock-gardening world, who contribute expert recommendations and a multitude of ideas. An array of artistic gardens is shown, indicating possibilities for sites located in cold and warm regions alike. All sorts of practical considerations are covered, from suitability of the setting to soil to water features. Assorted styles of gardens--scree, berm, tufa, and natural outcrops--are discussed, with hands-on instructions provided for making troughs or container gardens where space may be an issue. The writers' enthusiasm for the subject matter will inspire some to start a rock garden from scratch and inspire experienced gardeners to enhance an existing design.Alice JoyceCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved