The Harmonious Garden: Color Form and Texture - Softcover

Ziegler, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0881925977 ISBN 13: 9780881925975

Publisher: Timber Press, 2003

Synopsis

In The Harmonious Garden, Catherine Ziegler describes fail-safe design methods. Even novice gardeners can compose plant arrangements that successfully incorporate color, form, and texture. The first section presents 149 integrated compositions. Ziegler fully describes the plants in each arrangement: Latin name, quantity and size, environment, and USDA zones. Full-color photographs illustrate each composition, and the author discusses the key principles underlying each harmonious design. The second section offers more detailed information with suggestions for successful design combinations.

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Color, texture, form and composition supply the framework in which Ziegler, a landscape designer, discusses down-to-earth characteristics---and requirements---of plants and their most felicitous companions in this widely useful book. This book is a godsend for the student of garden design. Very highly recommended as a fine example of the art and science of garden design. This book is a godsend for the students of garden design. -- D. Penrose "Cottage Gardener" (03/01/1997) A perfect tool for the serious home gardener and professionals alike. -- Marilyn Uhley "Boox Review" (09/15/2003) Catherine Ziegler has created a unique combination of inspiration and reference. -- John Van de Water "Newark Star-Ledger" (02/08/1997) It's a rare gardening book that offers substance enough for the expert without intimidating the beginner: Ziegler accomplishes that feat with aplomb. This is a book for experienced gardening fans who want to go beyond "how" to understand "why." -- Donna Williamson "HortResources Newsletter" (01/21/2004) This book is an inspiration that can well be used by both the professional designer and amateur gardener. -- Margaret C. Crooks "Asbury Park Press" (02/20/1997) Catherine Ziegler's "The Harmonious Garden" de-mystifies the gratifying combination of plants we call gardening. -- Judy Glattstein "Ridgefield Press" (12/18/1996) This book is a useful tool for gardeners wanting to take garden design to the ultimate level of sophistication. -- Deryn Thorpe "West Australian New Homes" (04/21/2001) The critical elements of garden design, color, form and texture are carefully considered....The plans and compositions are useful for both novice and practiced gardeners. A helpful guide to selecting plants for a color-themed garden or for a flowerbed planted for peak bloom in a particular season. -- Karin E. Guzy "Perennial Notes" (06/23/2004) A valuable design tool for gardeners serious about creating effective color and textural combinations in their beds and borders -- Don Burns "San Mateo County Times" (05/17/1997) This is the book I wish I had owned when I first started gardening in my back yard. It is not so much a book as a really useful garden tool. -- Caroline McCullagh "Let's Talk Plants" (03/22/2005) Those who wish to dig deeper and gain a real understanding of the use of color, form and texture in the garden will find this book full of good lessons. -- Nancy Brachey "Charlotte Observer" (10/11/2003) We think that "The Harmonious Garden" has a greater potential to both inspire and aid American growers in substantially enhancing the beauty of their gardens than any other book we've seen in a long time. Studying this book will be a truly illuminating horticultural foray for beginning gardeners with an appetite for learning about those elements that can transform a grouping of plants into a lovely association. "The Harmonious Garden: Color, From, and Texture" is well designed as the many landscapes featured. It is elegant in its approcah as a teaching tool. This book will enhance the library of amateurs and professionals alike. To the rescue comes "The Harmonious Garden," a perfect tool for the serious home gardener and professionals alike . . . destined for every gardener's A-list, ready-reference bookshelf. -- Marilyn Uhley "Boox Review" (09/09/2003) "The Harmonious Garden" is the garden design book I have always wanted...this is a book I highly recommend to anyone either starting a new garden or trying to work the kinks out of an old one. -- Carol Wallace "Suite101.com" (02/01/2000) There's much here for every level of expertise. A beginner will learn a lot---not just about combining plants but also about the plants themselves and the satisfaction to be found in experimentation and flexibility. -- Kym Pokorny "Oregonian" (12/13/1996) Whether you read this book thoroughly or merely browse it when you need a life, you'll come away with lots of creative ideas for renovating those less than successful little areas of the garden. -- Ethel Fried "Manchester (CT) Journal Inquirer" (02/24/1997) I was pleased to find such information as planting density and recommendations for the planting ratio---typical of the author's attention to detail throughout. This book is full of information, thoughtfully presented. -- Roger Platts "Garden (Peterborough)" (12/01/1997) " Catherine Ziegler has created a unique combination of inspiration and reference." John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, February 8, 1997 " Owning Ms. Ziegler's remarkable book is like having an experienced pro at your side, a personal consultant that is always at your side." -- Country Living Gardener, March/April 1997 " There's much here for every level of expertise. A beginner will learn a lot -- not just about combining plants but also about the plants themselves and the satisfaction to be found in experimentation and flexibility." -- Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, December 13, 1996 "There's much here for every level of expertise. A beginner will learn a lot -- not just about combining plants but also about the plants themselves and the satisfaction to be found in experimentation and flexibility."--Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, December 13, 1996--Kym Pokorny "Oregonian " "Catherine Ziegler has created a unique combination of inspiration and reference.--John Van de Water "Newark Star-Ledger "

Edition details

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881925977
• ISBN 13: 9780881925975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292