The Dynamic Landscape: Design, Ecology and Management of Naturalistic Urban Planting

ISBN-13: 9780415256209 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 336 str.

Nigel Dunnett; James Hitchmough

Opis

The last quarter of the 20th century witnessed a burgeoning of interest in ecological or naturally inspired use of vegetation in the designed landscape. A strong aesthetic element has been added to what was formerly a movement aimed at creating nature-like landscapes. philosophy that can address the need for more sustainable designed landscapes. It is a major statement on the design, implementation and management of ecologically inspired landscape vegetation. With contributions from people at the forefront of developments in this field, in both Europe and North America, it provides a valuable synthesis of contemporary thinking.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. The Historical Development of Naturalistic Planting 3. A Contemporary Overview of Naturalistic Planting 4. The Dynamic Nature of Plant Communities 5. A Naturalistic Design Process 6. Herbaceous Plantings 7. Exploring Woodland Design 8. Wetlands and Water Bodies 9. Communicating Naturalistic Plantings: Plans and Specifications 10. The Creative Management of Naturalistic Plantings 11. The Social and Cultural Context of Naturalistic Plantings

O autorze

Nigel Dunnett, James Hitchmough