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This provocative photographic essay by a talented father-son team focuses on a variety of natural landscapes---permutations of water, rocks, forests, and meadows---and shows how they can be echoed in smaller garden settings. ... Read more

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Outstanding, beautifully illustrated, core reference.
In Reflecting Nature: Garden Designs From Wild Landscapes, Jerome and SethMalitz successfully collaborate to provide the reader with a detailed andinformative examination of wilderness landscapes throughout North America,and how they provide professional and amateur gardeners with manifold ideasfor their own gardening and landscaping activities. This superb bookunveils seven sources of ideas for natural gardening: nature'sarchitecture; tenacious alpine rock gardens and forests; wetlands,drylands, meadows and grasslands; water features; small groves with thelook and feel of forests; small and diverse features which depth andcharacter to the garden; and Japanese-style gardens representing centuriesof nature gardening legacy. Beautifully illustrated throughout, ReflectingNature is an outstanding, core title for any personal, professional,academic, or community library gardening and landscaping referencecollections. ... Read more

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workbook format
Although well organized and helpful, I think it would have beenbetter for me to consult some books that have more in depth info re the native plants.There are not as many pictures as I would have liked.Once one has a better understanding of the plants, this would bevery good as a workbook for planning a native garden.It is good in describig the different habitats.

This book is for Florida native landscape dummies
This book helps you find out which plant community you probably have in your area, and then tells you how to redesign your landscape with that plant community in mind. It gives lists of plants for your particular plantcommunity, too.

I can envision a second edition of this book with a mapof Florida that shows where the different plant communities are, whichnurseries in your area carry those native plants that are listed, and otherfeatures. ... Read more

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Detailed instructions, organized by climate types.
This book includes several chapters which cover basic principles and then applies those principles in detail to four prototype climates.It is easily understood, but also includes sun angle calculations and shading diagrams for those who want to work out exact planting locations and plant forms.The last section of the book deals with drought tolerant and sustainable planting.It is readable, useful and well illustrated.

for the eco-minded landscaper
Ever notice how some spots in the woods are warmer or colder than others. This book shows you how you can modify one's own microclimate (to make your property more comfortable). It is organized by region, with appropriatestrategies and recommended planting. It is also the most comprehensiveguide to environmental landscaping (using native plants, composting,natural lawn care, xeriscaping [low water-use] etc.). I've recommended itto many of my friends and given copies as gifts. ... Read more

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Illustrated by full-color photography this book shows the author's creativity with man-made stones. More than a "how-to" book illustrates the terraces from simple to more complex and provide creative ideas for any gardener interesting in creating a terrace garden. ... Read more

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Inspirational Terracing
I WOULD LOVE TO REVIEW THIS BOOK IF YOU EVER SEND IT TO ME!! YOU SOLICITED ME FOR THIS BOOK AND THEN COULD NOT PROVIDE IT....I AM STILL WAITING!!!AS OF TODAY IT HAS BEEN 1 MONTH SINCE I ORDERED THIS BOOK!

This is "just an OK" book
This book is small and "just ok" for do-it-yourselfers. The book has lots of photos that pretty much all look the same. Two pages contain a list of tools needed and a photo of the three types of landscape blocks used, then you are on your own. Basically with some landscape blocks, some concrete adhesive, and a level, you can do it without this book. I gleaned the book in about a half-hour. Once you have read those two pages on what to use, you won't be needing this book.

This book shows how to turn an ugly slope into a beautiful garden!
I was also blessed to meet the author of this book at a home improvement show and see photographs of his work.I also purchased his book, which included more photographs of his work and landscaping/terracing ideas.I reviewed the pictures over and over again, imagining how my backyard would look.Then, I was again blessed to have Paul and Ryan come to my home and transform my ugly slope into a beautiful garden and sanctuary.Every day since it has been built, I can't wait to get up in the morning, look out the window, and see our masterpiece.Now, I love spending time in my backyard.I would highly recommend not only Paul's book, but his services as a landscaper.

A singular vision
Mr. Nordmark likes the precast concrete block you can get at your local home store. He also likes the kind of design you see on the cover and sticks to his theme throughout. If you think you might like to see a variety of materials and layouts, you should get another book.I see lots of good reviews here, but found the designs to all look very similar, and the materials to be, well, concrete block. Also, the photos, while plentiful, are washed out, sometimes blurry, and more dated-looking than the 2001 publishing date would suggest.

artist cove
I was blessed to find this artist at a home improvement show where he had hundreds of photos of his work.I bought this book and read his ideas and feelings about landscaping and was touched by the love he has for nature and his creativity while sculpting and molding his work which he shares in his book.I was again blessed to hire Paul and his crew to come to my home and create a sanctuary in my back yard.I love to come home after a long day and spend peaceful recooperation time there. I would highly recommend not only his book, but his services as a creative landscaper. The peace and tranquility he will create for you will be a source of love and inspiration forever.My thanks to you Paul.Sincerely, Artist Cove ... Read more

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A unique, step-by-step five-year schedule to turn a neglected home landscape into a stunning garden that yields year-round pleasure.The book covers lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs, furniture and lawn structures, and much more. ... Read more

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This my bible.
Wonderful book.It has saved me money, time and heartache.The author knows what he is talking about and talks straight from the shoulder.He is very sympathetic to those who are beginners and doesn't try to impress youwith esoteric knowledge. I had the first printing copy and lost it.Thelibrary had two copies and they were both stolen.Thank God for thereprint. ... Read more