Gardens of the High Line
Subtitle: elevating the nature of modern landscapes
By: Piet Oudolf, Rick Darke
Contributors: Darke, Rick, author; Hammond, Robert, 1969- writer of introduction
Publisher: Timber Press, Inc.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9781604696998
Subjects: Urban parks; Gardens
Description: "Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it is much more than that: it's a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. But above all else, it is a beautiful, dynamic garden with plantings designed by Piet Oudolf ... [This book] offers an in-depth view into the planting designs, plant palette, and maintenance of this landmark achievement"--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-317) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / by Robert Hammond; title: Elevating the nature of modern landscapes; title: Gardens of the High Line. Gansevoort woodland ; Washington grasslands ; Hudson River overlook ; Sundeck & water garden ; Northern spur ; 10th Avenue square ; Chelsea grasslands ; Chelsea thicket ; 23rd Street lawn & seating steps ; Meadow walk ; Flyover ; Wildflower field & radial plantings ; Rail yards.