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Ornamental grasses are at home in a mixed border or as striking individual specimens. They adapt to a wide range of climates and soils, need little or no maintenance, and resist most pests and diseases. They can anchor a slope or live happily in a container. They are also new to many gardeners, for whom this book will be both an introduction and a very practical guide, with its 165 full-color photos of landscape ideas and portraits of the best grasses for any site - wet or dry, sunny or shady.
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The grass is not only greener - ---------------------------!!!.......2007-08-31
It comes in hundreds of colors, varieties and useful blendings in a modern and private garden. This book gives wonderfull pictures and ideas on the proper decoramental grasses for your garden. Love this book as a preplanner and usefule guide for what will lwork.
Fine resource...but check the condition........2006-01-29
This is an excellent presentation of everything one might care to know about ornamental grasses. But the first copy I received had a LOT of blank pages where text and illustrations should have been. Of course Amazon replaced the defective copy with no additional cost to me. Check your copy carefully upon receipt.
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- Very disappointing...
- Not a great reference book
- Excellent explanation and examples of mature plantings
- Excellent writing and pictures of ornamental grasses
- The most complete book you could buy for ornamental grasses.
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Gardening with Grasses
Michael King , and
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ASIN: 0881924113 |
Book Description
Ornamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. Smaller forms bring rhythm and diversity to mixed borders, and clumping forms richly carpet the ground. This beautifully illustrated book by two imaginative garden designers will provide equal measures of information and inspiration.
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Very disappointing..........2000-08-26
I must say, I am astonished that this book has recieved the positive reviews that it has. I bought this book with the intent of gaining knowledge in the area of designing with grasses. I read it from start to finish and found that the entire text consisted of rambling, repetative, generalizations that were devoid of any substantial content. I was completely shocked that the authors would dare publish such wishy-washy material.
In addition, many of the photos are out of focus and the corresponding descriptions are often incomplete. The descriptions of specific grasses are very brief and many very popular grasses are not included at all.
I have never been more disappointed with a book purchase of any kind on any topic.
Not a great reference book.......1999-12-26
I'm writing this review to balance out all of the 'great' reviews this book has received. The book is okay, but it is not a great reference book. It has several faults:
First, the book is suppose to be about grasses, yet 25% of the text discusses garden flowers.
Second, many of the photos are cluttered or blurred. There were few species specific photos that displayed a single clear crisp grass variety.
Third, the book rambles and takes the long way to discribe a simple observation. Some readers will enjoy this style, but it's not for me. I want something that gets to the point.
Fourth, the species reference (called 'Selected Plant Catalogue'), is sparse and dated. For example, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' is covered in just three words, 'outstanding variegated form'. Gee ... somehow I was expecting more information. There is not one photo of Overdam in the entire book. Likewise, there is no photo of Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'. These are two very popular grasses to have been leftout.
On the positive side, there are some neat winter photographs of grasses, and the book contains some useful information (but it is difficult to find it when you need it).
This is the kind of book that you're suppose to sit and read from cover to cover. A pleasure reading book. Not what I do with garden books, I read them rather like an encyclopedia - and this is not a good choice for a reference book.
Excellent explanation and examples of mature plantings.......1999-11-11
We are a Landscape Design/Build firm specilizing in using ornamental grasses in our design concepts. We have found this book to be an excellent sales tool to show clients how the mature grasses will look in their L/S design. The text is extremely informative and gives a good basic knowledge of grasses to the novice. The photos are stunning.
Excellent writing and pictures of ornamental grasses.......1998-11-30
This book covers all the different types of ornamental grasses; from choosing cultivars to the many ways they can be used in your garden. The best book I have seen in this area!
The most complete book you could buy for ornamental grasses........1998-06-12
An excellent text on the subject of ornamental grasses. The authors acknowledge that ornamental grasses are only a part of the landscape, and they address the other types of plants that work well with them.
They approach the subject from a landscape design frame of reference, how to work grasses into your garden. This information is usually only available through your own trial and error. King and Oudolf take out the guesswork. What puts this book a step above all others about the same subject is that it informs its readers how to plant in combination with other perennial flowers. The 161 color photos and very thorough coverage of ornamental grasses and their companions make this the most complete package you could buy for incorporating these graceful, ornamental features into your design.
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Sunset is the first to offer Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses, a complete design and reference book that explores the history of grasses in their natural settings, and describes how to integrate them in a variety of climatic situations shady woodland to desert, Asian-style gardens to naturalistic landscapes, family-friendly yards to small patios. Step-by-step directions, over 250 beautiful photos, ideas for stylish indoor container and craft projects, and retail and mail-order sources make this new edition a must for anyone passionate about expanding their gardening repertoire.
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Ornamental grasses, like no other perennial, contribute so much to setting the style and tone of a garden.
The variety of species of ornamental grasses available today have made them an integral part of garden design. Gardening with Ornamental Grasses offers:
* Practical planning information for a variety of ornamental grass projects
* Expert advice by a leading authority in the world of ornamental grasses
* Beautiful pictures and illustrations of these versatile and popular plants
* A comprehensive A-Z section of grasses, listed by botanical names, covering the most "garden worthy" species and varieties to help readers select the right plant for their garden scheme
Inspiring amateur gardeners and enthusiasts to undertake more in-depth projects including choosing the right grasses for planting in the shade, beautiful artistic impressions of the completed projects and a vast selection of stunning photographs provide a fascinating insight into what can be achieved by correct planting.
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Thank you so much..........2007-01-10
I am really apreciative about my purchase. Happy new year to you and
good luck. Thank you.
Must-have for making paper from plants.......2000-05-02
This is a must have book for anyone who wants to make paper from plants. It is packed with information not found elsewhere. The full-color illustrations & step-by-step instructions guide you seamlessly through the papermaking process.
The author starts out by explaining the many kinds of plant fibers and how to find, harvest and store them. All equipment needed is detailed next. Processing the fiber including cooking, beating, and retting is then covered.
Using dyes & additives as well as making your own is also discussed. Both Japanese and western sheet formation are then covered. Instructions are included for making your own paper press, mold & deckle and high-tech drying box.
Many recipes including mulberry, rose-of-sharon, & seaweed follow. Several projects including vegetable papyrus & shaped envelopes are next. A chart with many fibers listed by type can be used to make additional paper types.
I love this book.......2000-04-23
This book guids you through the magical world of plants and paper...Using it is an excellent way to learn papermaking,loving it and understanding plants and their formation. It is an excellent guide for those who love paper and its art.CONGRADULATIONS !
I LOVE this book!.......2000-01-03
I always wanted to make paper. However, the idea of making paper out of paper, seems idiotic to me. Then I found this book. It's everything I ever wanted. I recommend it for anyone. I would also make a great gift.
If I could only have one papermaking book,this would be it........1999-10-09
As a beginner papermaker interested in working with plant fibers, this book fulfills most of my papermaking needs: clear, concise instructions and illustrations; some good basic recipes; and great ideas to get the creative juices flowing. All this in a beautiful book that is also an interesting read.
Book Description
Expert grass breeders reveal the amazing diversity of ornamental grasses in this beautifully illustrated book. Gardeners are shown how grasses, unlike other plants, offer texture, shape, color, movement, and even sound to create a dramatic and calming effect in any landscape design. Grass forms and uses are detailed, terminology is explained, and proper grass maintenance and care are outlined. Gardeners also learn about how to get the most out of grasses in the summer, fall, and winter seasons. One hundred different grasses are shown and described in the “Grasses at a Glance” section, and simple garden plans show how easily grasses can be placed in gardens and landscapes.
Customer Reviews:
Grass Scapes.......2006-11-10
This book covers grasses that grow in the Ontario area, but the information given is just as valid for me in California. The photos are excellent & the descriptions of each variety are extremely useful.
Helped me a lot.......2006-05-17
I knew nothing about gardeing with grasses but wanted to try some in my backyard so I referenced this book. So far, my garden's been a huge success, thanks to Martin's advice and photos.
Not the best one out there.......2004-06-11
Despite the title, there's scant information on using grasses in the landscape. And many of the photos are of poor quality. For the money, there are better grass books on the market. For great photos and inspiration, I much prefer Nancy Ondra's "Grasses: Versatile Partners for Uncommon Garden Design."
Solid book on ornamental grasses.......2004-04-27
I must start off by saying that I love ornamental grasses. I love the way they look, especially in winter when their long stalks and inflouresences sway in the wind against a backdrop of a snowy white blanket. Martin Quinn and Catherine Macleod have put together a great book showing how to use grasses in landscapes. They discuss forms and uses before giving details about 100 different species of grass. I've found several that I want to incorporate into my landscape, and even found some design suggestions in this book. Quinn is a renowned grass breeder in Canada, so he knows his grasses and includes many that are hardy for use in northern climates.
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California boasts one of the richest assemblages of native plant species in the world, and among the state's most beautiful flowering plants are its monocotyledons--a large and varied group including lilies, irises, grasses, orchids, agaves, and even palms. Wild Lilies, Irises, and Grasses, created under the auspices of the California Native Plant Society, tells how to grow California monocots in the garden. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and line drawings, the book contains valuable information on exactly which species are best adapted to garden conditions, how to grow them, and where to obtain them from nurseries and mail-order suppliers. Gardeners can be highly successful with many of California's most exquisite native monocots, and propagating these native plants helps ensure their long-term preservation.
Each chapter includes introductory information for gardeners and tips on garden cultivation and propagation, while individual plant descriptions provide greater detail on each species, including its distribution and habitat in the wild, cultural preferences and tolerances in the garden, and features that distinguish the plant from similar species. With its valuable combination of horticultural and botanical information, this book is the perfect introduction to California's monocots. It will inspire gardeners as well as landscape designers, city planners, and others to consider these lovely native species when designing, planting, and approving plans for landscapes in California.
Customer Reviews:
A New Classic For California Native Plant Enthusiasts.......2004-04-28
Over a period of almost 20 years, I've read every new and old book on gardening with California Native Plants. For about the last eight of those years, I've been waiting for someone to come out with a worthwhile new book on the subject. I think my waiting is over.
Gardening With California Monocots is a well-written guide to planting native orchids, irises, grasses and other monocots (plants that germinate with a single seed-leaf). The book explains not only where these plants occur in the wild, but also describes the conditions they require to succeed in your garden. The discussion on garden-worthy bunchgrasses is the most valuable and comprehensive I've ever seen. Even the gurus of california native plant authors, Marjorie Schmidt and Glenn Keator, have never covered the subject so thoroughly.
In addition, Gardening with California Monocots has something which most other books on the subject lack: stunning pen and ink drawings of the plants together with equally-beautiful color plates.
The book has one shortcoming. The authors don't go into enough detail about propogation of each specific plant. I wish the authors had provided specific information for the propogation of each plant discussed - explaining what time of year to gather seeds, take cuttings or make divisions, what medium to use to plant the seeds or cuttings, and how to pretreat the seeds, if necessary. I suspect the authors left this information out purposely to discourage readers from gathering seeds and cuttings from wild, often endangered, populations. Someday I'll find a book which provides all that information. In the meantime, however, Gardening With California Monocots is a must-read for native plant gardeners.
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Find out how to use beloved, classic plants in fresh ways with the help of this photo-filled garden guide. Plant fragrant thyme around a walkway, add a pretty trellis of multicolored sweet peas to a vegetable garden, and train climbing roses over an arch for a romantic entranceway. Your garden will be beautiful.
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Grasses, Pods, Vines, Weeds: Decorating with Texas Naturals
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A beautiful bouquet without flowers? Yes! In this book, Texas' foremost authority on the collection and preservation of wild plant materials shows how to use native and naturalized grasses, pods, vines, and weeds in homegrown, hand-crafted arrangements.
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