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| Foreword | |
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| Foreword | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Planting Design: A Unique Design Profession | |
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| Practicing the Art of Mixed Planting Design | |
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| Mixed Planting Basics | |
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| Mixing and Matching | |
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| Evolution of a Planting Style | |
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| The Theory Behind Mixed Plantings: The Role of Dynamism and Diversity | |
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| Making the Most of the Mix | |
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| The Role of Plant Functionality in Design | |
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| Mixed Planting Bed Functions | |
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| Mixed Planting Bed Types | |
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| Cultural and Maintenance Considerations as Part of the Design Process | |
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| Moving on with the Planting Design Process | |
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| The Power of Succession | |
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| Planning for Succession | |
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| Components of the Mixed Planting | |
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| Permanent vs. Temporary Plantings | |
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| Applying Design Fundamentals to Planting Design | |
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| Elements of Composition | |
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| Using Color in the Landscape | |
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| The Language of Design | |
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| Structuring and Adorning the Mixed Planting Composition | |
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| Imposing a Planting Structure | |
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| Punctuating with Decorative Plants | |
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| Working with Plant Forms | |
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| Incorporating Leaf Characteristics | |
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| Using Foliage Color | |
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| Maintaining Seasonal Interest | |
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| Form-Based Approach to Mixed Planting Design | |
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| Understanding Form Relationships | |
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| Blocking a Design Pattern | |
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| Creating Mass: Grouping and Arranging | |
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| Assembling the Abstract Composition | |
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| Evaluating the Composition | |
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| Designing in Plan View: Creating the Beds | |
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| Going Horizontal | |
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| Grouping Plants: Developing Masses | |
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| Calculating Bed Depth | |
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| Establishing the Bed Line | |
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| Developing a Design Theme | |
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| Using a Grid | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Composing and Structuring a Mixed Bed | |
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| Layering as Part of the Planning Process | |
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| Locating the Plants | |
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| Identify Locations of Structure Plants | |
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| Add Theme Plants | |
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| Insert Accents or Focal Points | |
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| Infill or Filler Plantings | |
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| Understanding the Importance of Massing to the Planting Composition | |
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| Factoring in Maintenance | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Specifying Plants by Their Characteristics | |
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| Specifying Characteristics | |
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| Planning for Succession | |
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| Creating a Memorable Impression | |
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| Keeping It Simple | |
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| Understanding the Planting Environment | |
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| Understanding Soils | |
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| Exposure to the Elements | |
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| Accounting for Growth Behavior | |
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| Giving Plants Room to Grow | |
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| Exploiting Plant Genetics | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Completing the Process: Selecting the Plants | |
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| Selecting Plants | |
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| Maintaining the Composition | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |