Prairie Up
An Introduction to Natural Garden Design
Format:Paperback
Publisher:University of Illinois Press
Published:24th Jan '23
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
Received Honorable Mention from the AHS Book Awards (American Horticultural Society)
"A complete toolkit for the gardener looking to create a prairie-inspired home landscape." --Horticulture
"A wonderful book for the gardener interested in natural garden design, native plants, plant communities, ecoregions, plant sociability, and more." --The Real Dirt, Garden Club of America
"Gives gardeners the tools they need to confidently 'prairie up' their landscape, whether its a garden bed or an entire yard. " --My Northern Garden
ISBN: 9780252086779
Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm x 15mm
Weight: 513g
208 pages