Leopold, R., 1997, Perennial preview, Perennial perspectives Foundation, The Netherlands
- Author : Leopold, R.
- Year : 1997
- Publisher : Perennial perspectives Foundation
- Publisher's Location : The Netherlands
- ISBN : 90-803787-1-2
- Pages : 173
- Abstract : Fifteen authors dealing in perennials, discuss how these plant can be used in ecological landscape design: in landscape design that integrates nature and culture. V. Westhoff argued that Man and Nature are not inseparable from one another and denies the dualism of the Western world, which corresponds with the theme of this book. A. de Jong, shows how nature and landscape can be integrated in city development; H.Luz and M. den Ruyter considerate the aspects of designs from own experiences; W. Leufgen and H. Koningen reports on naturalistic park and gardens and U. Walser is concerning with the conditions of planting design and management. I. Grave reports the experience from her own garden; J. van Sweden looks in the future with his contribution on ‘Natural garden: gardens for the 21th century. The other authors are: T. ter Linden, H. Gerritsen, and R, Leopold.
- Comments : UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education. Report of the symposium perennial perspectives, 1996. Some chapters are rather philosophical. KEYWORDS: Landscape design, planting design, perennials, annuals, nature, gardening, management, city development.