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9780393706246

Botany for Designers A Practical Guide for Landscape Architects and Other Professionals

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  • ISBN13:

    9780393706246

  • ISBN10:

    0393706249

  • Edition: 00
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-12-05
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

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Summary

While many designers are familiar with basic landscape principles, rarely do they understand how plants grow and function, the most appropriate environments for their survival, and how to utilize their distinct design features. This book offers a practical overview, explaining how to successfully and effectively incorporate plants into design.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsp. 7
Introductionp. 11
What's in a Name?p. 17
The Science of Cells: Keys to Plants' Cultural Requirementsp. 27
Morphology: Spatial and Visual Characteristics of Plants as Design Featuresp. 51
Color in Planting Designp. 77
Plants as Functional Elements of Designp. 93
Cues from Nature: Plants as Design Inspirationp. 103
On the Job: From Specifications to Installationsp. 111
Manipulating Plant Forms: Pruning and Beyondp. 133
Choosing Wood for Hardscapep. 147
Nature's Solutions: Green Design Strategiesp. 155
Epilogue: Further Explorationsp. 173
Common Botanical Terms Used in Horticulturep. 175
Plant Palettesp. 179
References & Suggested Readingp. 195
Indexp. 199
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