Elements of Planting Design

by Richard L. Austin

Complete coverage of the art and science of planting design

This comprehensive guide provides clear, step-by-stepinstructions for creating a planting composition, from preplanningand developing a preliminary design to implementing the final plan.It enables designers to strike a balance between technicalissues-such as regional vegetation requirements, soil grade,and climate, noise, and erosion control-and aestheticconsiderations, including color, form, and seasonal variation.

Generously illustrated with more than 300 line drawings andphotographs that reinforce and clarify the material in eachchapter, Elements of Planting
* Offers a full overview of the ecology of planting design
* Provides in-depth information on plants as design elements
* Covers planting design for large- and small-scale residentialand commercial sites
* Includes challenging study questions and sample projects

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 23, 2001

Reviews

[Josh Fogelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the drawings seem a bit outdated and the writing is dry, the author covers the basics of landscape design in an approachable yet detailed way, with lots of drawings to illuminate his points.