Gardening with Shape, Line and Texture bridges the gap between garden design books and plant reference encyclopedias. Leading landscaper Linden Hawthorne looks at plants from a designer's perspective (where color is often a secondary consideration) and emphasizes the important roles of plant
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Part One reviews fine art principles and shows how they can be successfully applied to plant compositions by grouping plants into three

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From the iconic lone cypress on the Monterey coastline to the palm trees of Beverly Hills and the magnificent coastal redwoods, trees are a defining element of California's spectacular and exceptionally diverse landscape. This abundantly illustrated is a one-stop guide to California's trees. An essential resource for gardeners, homeowners, landscape design professionals, and anyone interested in the state's abundant flora, it provides a comprehensive...

Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Low-Maintenance contains everything you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Ideal for gardeners who are short on time and need to keep things simple, this book shows you which plants require little to no regular maintenance, and features plenty of tips and tricks to keep your garden in top shape with minimal effort, including ways to minimize watering, make the most of vertical...