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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 | |