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We have driven nature out of our cities, but we can invite it back in by designing landscapes that look and function more like they do in the wild. The solution lies in understanding plantings as communities of compatible species that cover the ground in interlocking layers. This book is an optimistic call to action dedicated to the idea of new nature, a hybrid of both the wild and the cultivated that can flourish in cities and suburbs. This timely and essential reference is lushly illustrated with original planting plans and colour photography.

The fourth edition of Allan Armitage's masterpiece on garden perennials! Armitage's extensive traveling, teaching and trialing experiences provide a depth of understanding of the best ornamental perennials for North American gardens unparalleled by any other garden writer. One of the most definitive and conclusive books written about perennials, the first edition was designated as one of the best 75 books written in the last 75 years by the American Horticulture Society. Allan's trademark wit and passion are both in abundance, making reading as pleasurable as it is informative.

Enhancing Delaware Highways A fantastic guide for contractors, designers and architects with pages of information on how to enhance roadside and other corridor landscapes. This book is based on years of personal experience with work done on Delaware's state highways. It includes planting instructions, maintenance techniques and tables of plant materials for various situation. Written, edited and prepared by: Susan Barton, University of Delaware; Rick Darke , Rick Darke LLC; Gary Schwetz , Delaware Center for Horticulture. Produced under contract with the Delaware Department of Transportation, Nathan Hayward III, Secretary, April 2005

Finally...an App for Gardeners, Retailers, Landscapers and Designers about Useful Perennials, Annuals and Veggies for the Garden.
Over 1000 different plants, 100's of photos, videos, and a deer browsing guide make this product unique. Works on iOS (apple products) and Androids. Now you can have Dr A's insights, hints for success and his choices for best varieties in your back pocket everywhere you go. Even if you are not a smart phone user, you don't have to miss out on Dr. Armitage's wisdom. Build your vital resource desktop library by clicking here to go straight to the bookstore! And, of course, you can interact with him personally on his Facebook, Twitter, or check out his boards on Pinterest.