Robinson, N., 2003, The planting design handbook, Ashgate, Aldershot
- Author : Robinson, N.
- Year : 2003
- Publisher : Ashgate
- Publisher's Location : Aldershot
- ISBN : 0-7546-3035-8
- Pages : 287
- Edition : 2nd
- Abstract : AN OUTLINE FROM INTERNET: Examines the principles and practice of the art of planting for public, institutional and private landscapes, beginning with a fresh look at the aesthetic principles of design with plants and an analysis of the design process. Table of Contents: Why design? The design process with plants. The range of plant material. The functional and aesthetic characteristics of plants. Plant associations. Spatial composition with plants. Structure planting. Ornamental planting. Environmental factors and plant selection. Physical factors. Human factors. Plant strategies. A systematic procedure for selecting species. Designing for successful establishment. Nursery stock and the choice available. Landscape management - an essential design tool. Appendix: plant selection.
- Comments : KEYWORDS: planting design, gardens, parks, green belts, amenity areas, urban forestry.