{"product_id":"professional-planting-design-isbn-9780471761396","title":"Professional Planting Design","description":"\"This is a great reference book for planting design, which is an arena where so many of us are hugely challenged. Information in it is well written, engaging, useful, accessible, and original.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Holly H. Shimizu, Executive Director, United States Botanic Garden  \u003cp\u003e\"A unique blend of classic planting-design principles and ecological plant-selection criteria.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Scot Medbury, President, Brooklyn Botanic Garden\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"After reading the book, you will be able to experiment with nature and use its myriad of facets to make your own original statement. You will be ready to take risks and design exciting and original gardens.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- From the Foreword by James A. van Sweden, Oehme, van Sweden \u0026amp; Associates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comprehensive guide to the \"high art\" of designing mixed bed plantings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen done successfully, mixed beds represent the pinnacle of planting design -- a living work of art in which small trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, bulbs, tropicals, and groundcovers combine to create a true feeling of place. \u003ci\u003eProfessional Planting Design\u003c\/i\u003e initiates you into the principles of planting design and helps you develop the ability to think about the planting design process, so that you can develop your own effective compositions that sustain multi-seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with photographs and drawings, \u003ci\u003eProfessional Planting Design\u003c\/i\u003e covers the basics as well as the advanced concepts of planting design including: selecting plant characteristics, types of mixed bed plantings, structuring and composing mixed beds, creating mixed palettes for seasonal variation, designing in elevation and plan view, and choosing plants. You'll find coverage of design, landscape architecture, and horticulture interwoven throughout the guide, along with detailed steps for developing mixed bed planting compositions at a variety of scales for projects on both residential and commercial sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear and concise yet thorough, this book will supplement your talent with the knowledge you need to create harmonious mixed plantings in the landscape that will provide continual interest throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword vii\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames A. van Sweden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword viii\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFergus Garrett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Design: A Unique Design Profession xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing the Art of Mixed Planting Design xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Mixed Planting Basics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing and Matching 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of a Planting Style 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Theory Behind Mixed Plantings: The Role of Dynamism and Diversity 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of the Mix 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Plant Functionality in Design 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixed Planting Bed Functions 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixed Planting Bed Types 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural and Maintenance Considerations as Part of the Design Process 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on with the Planting Design Process 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Power of Succession 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Succession 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of the Mixed Planting 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermanent vs. Temporary Plantings 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Applying Design Fundamentals to Planting Design 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElements of Composition 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Color in the Landscape 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Language of Design 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Structuring and Adorning the Mixed Planting Composition 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImposing a Planting Structure 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunctuating with Decorative Plants 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Plant Forms 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Leaf Characteristics 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Foliage Color 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Seasonal Interest 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Form–Based Approach to Mixed Planting Design 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Form Relationships 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocking a Design Pattern 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Mass: Grouping and Arranging 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Abstract Composition 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Composition 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Designing in Plan View: Creating the Beds 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Horizontal 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrouping Plants: Developing Masses 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Bed Depth 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the Bed Line 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Design Theme 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Grid 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Composing and Structuring a Mixed Bed 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayering as Part of the Planning Process 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating the Plants 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Locations of Structure Plants 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd Theme Plants 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsert Accents or Focal Points 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfill or Filler Plantings 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Massing to the Planting Composition 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring in Maintenance 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Specifying Plants by Their Characteristics 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Characteristics 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Succession 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Memorable Impression 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping It Simple 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Understanding the Planting Environment 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Soils 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure to the Elements 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for Growth Behavior 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Plants Room to Grow 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploiting Plant Genetics 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Completing the Process: Selecting the Plants 251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSelecting Plants 252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintaining the Composition 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The great mysteries of successful planting design are unraveled by landscape architect Scott Scarfone in Professional Planting Design. Scarfone sets out the guidelines to allow anyone from an avid amateur gardener to a professional landscape designer or architect to create a living work of art with plants.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe American Gardner\u003c\/i\u003e, May\/June 2008)  \u003cp\u003e\"Using mainly black and white drawings and photographs to illustrate principles, he prods the reader to think first of architectural concepts, forms and textures before considering color compositions. High marks go to the author for his presentation on the application of theory.\" (\u003ci\u003eChicago Botanic Garden Current Books and Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Web page; summer 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It is a ‘go-to’ reference for a variety of design topics from useful definitions of design fundamentals to more complex considerations of massing plants, structuring space, and deconstructing design compositions to understand how they function.\" (\u003ci\u003eLandscape Architecture: The Magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2008, Vol. 98, No. 2)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eScott C. Scarfone\u003c\/b\u003e, ASLA, is a principal at Oasis Design Group, a landscape architecture, planning, and design firm he founded in historic Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an instructor in the continuing education programs at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, The School of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, and Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland. He frequently lectures around the country on various topics including garden design, planting design, and garden travel. Scott is a registered landscape architect and a certified professional horticulturist with a specialization in herbaceous perennials.  \"This is a great reference book for planting design, which is an arena where so many of us are hugely challenged. Information in it is well written, engaging, useful, accessible, and original.\" \u003cbr\u003e —Holly H. Shimizu, Executive Director, United States Botanic Garden  \u003cp\u003e\"A unique blend of classic planting-design principles and ecological plant-selection criteria.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Scot Medbury, President, Brooklyn Botanic Garden\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"After reading the book, you will be able to experiment with nature and use its myriad of facets to make your own original statement. You will be ready to take risks and design exciting and original gardens.\"\u003cbr\u003e —From the Foreword by James A. van Sweden, Oehme, van Sweden \u0026amp; Associates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Professional Planting Design is analytical and inspiring, tackling the subject matter in a unique fashion by examining aspects through the eyes of a designer.\"\u003cbr\u003e —From the Foreword by Fergus Garrett, Great Dixter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to the \"high art\" of designing mixed bed plantings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen done successfully, mixed beds represent the pinnacle of planting design—a living work of art in which small trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, bulbs, tropicals, and groundcovers combine to create a true feeling of place. Professional Planting Design: An Architectural and Horticultural Approach for Creating Mixed Bed Plantings initiates you into the principles of planting design and helps you develop the ability to think about the planting design process, so that you can develop your own effective compositions that sustain multi-seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with photographs and drawings, \u003ci\u003eProfessional Planting Design\u003c\/i\u003e covers the basics as well as the advanced concepts of planting design including: selecting plant characteristics, types of mixed bed plantings, structuring and composing mixed beds, creating mixed palettes for seasonal variation, designing in elevation and plan view, and choosing plants. You'll find coverage of design, landscape architecture, and horticulture interwoven throughout the guide, along with detailed steps for developing mixed bed planting compositions at a variety of scales for projects on both residential and commercial sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear and concise yet thorough, this book will supplement your talent with the knowledge you need to create harmonious mixed plantings in the landscape that will provide continual interest throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989866692837,"sku":"NP9780471761396","price":87.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471761396.jpg?v=1761785731","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/professional-planting-design-isbn-9780471761396","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}