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Author: Rick Darke

This encyclopedia by a distinguished American horticulturalist is the most authoritative and best-illustrated reference ever published on ornamental grasses. Rick Darke has been studying and photographing grasses in gardens and native landscapes around the world for more than 20 years, and this book includes the best 500 photographs from Darke's collection.

In opening chapters, the author explores the unique aesthetics of grasses and suggests ways of maximizing these qualities in the garden. He advocates studying grasses in their native habitats to learn their cultural needs, and to recognize natural patters that can be emulated in landscape designs. He offers stunning examples of how grasses can be used to complement and contrast with other perennials, bulbs, and various woody plants, or be integrated with water features.

At the heart of the book is the illustrated alphabetical encyclopedia of important ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, restios, cat-tails, and selected bamboos. Many of the most important plants are illustrated in more than one season.

This book is intended for gardeners in a wide range of situations and climates, and draws from the experience and creativity of great gardens and gardeners around the world. It is an invaluable tool for landscape architects, garden designers, nursery professionals, and home gardeners who seek to expand their knowledge of these plants.

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