Natural landscaping
Subtitle: designing with native plant communities
By: John Diekelmann and Robert Schuster ; illustrations by Renee Graef
Contributors: Schuster, Robert
Edition: 2nd ed
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Madison
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
Subjects: Natural landscaping -- Northeastern States; Native plant gardening -- Northeastern States; Native plants for cultivation -- Northeastern States; Natural landscaping; Native plant gardening; Native plants for cultivation
Description: "In response to demand from landscape architects and home gardeners, Natural Landscaping returns to print in an updated and expanded second edition. It is unique in its focus on plant communities; it approaches landscape design as the establishment of natural ecosystems, rather than mere planting of specimens.

Emphasizing the natural landscapes of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, this book reviews landscaping principles and techniques; introduces native plant species for grasslands, forests, edge areas, and small wetlands; illustrates how to evaluate a site and plan for visual effect and maintenance; presents the issues involved in restoring bogs, ponds, and other wetlands; offers practical advice on reducing chemical use while still combating invasive plants; addresses social, legal, design, and planting problems often encountered on residential sites; and discusses natural landscaping for public parklands, civic buildings, school grounds, and corporate properties."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index