New Naturalism

Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden

New Naturalism
Kelly D Norris
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Hardback
h254 x 203mm - 208pg
5 Jan 2021 US
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9780760368190
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In New Naturalism, horticulturist and modern plantsman Kelly D. Norris shares his inspiring, ecologically sound vision for home gardens created with stylish yet naturalistic plantings that mimic the wild spaces we covet, such as meadows, prairies, woodlands, and streamsides - far from the contrived, formal, high-maintenance plantings of the past. Through a basic introduction to plant biology and ecology, you' ll learn how to design and grow a lush, thriving home garden by harnessing the power of plant layers and palettes defined by nature, not humans. The next generation of home landscapes don' t consist of plants in a row, pruned to perfection and reliant on pesticides, fertilisers, and herbicides to survive. Instead, today' s stunning landscapes convey natures inherent beauty. These gardens are imbued with romance and emotion, yet they have so much more to offer than their gorgeous aesthetics. Naturalistic garden designs, such as those featured in this groundbreaking new book, contribute to positive environmental change by increasing biodiversity, providing a refuge for wildlife, and reconnecting humans to nature. In the pages of New Naturalism you' ll find:* Planting recipes for building meadows, prairies, and other grassland-inspired open plantings even in compact, urban settings* Nature-inspired ways to upgrade existing foundation plantings, shrub beds, and flower borders to a wilder aesthetic while still managing the space* Inspiration for taking sidewalk and driveway plantings and turning them into visually soft, welcoming spaces for humans and wildlife alike* Ideas for turning shady landscapes into canopied retreats that celebrate nature* Creative ways to make an ecologically vibrant garden in even the smallest of spacesNew Naturalism approaches the planting beds around our homes as ecological systems. If properly designed and planted, these areas can support positive environmental change, increase plant and animal diversity, and create a more resilient space that' s less reliant on artificial inputs. And they do it all while looking beautiful and improving property values.
Kelly D. Norris is an award-winning author and plantsman, and the director of horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a revitalized public garden in Des Moines, Iowa. Over his career, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Organic Gardening, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, Garden Design, and in numerous local and regional media appearances. In 2019, Kelly joined Cottage Farms Plants on QVC as a guest host. As a writer and photographer, he regularly contributes to popular gardening magazines like Country Gardens, Fine Gardening, The American Gardener, and a variety of industry trade publications. As a speaker, he has garnered acclaim for his high-energy, zealous presentations on the national stage, leading many to call him one of the rising stars of American horticulture. Kelly has been fortunate to earn recognition for his work from a variety of organisations including three awards from Iowa State Horticultural Society (2009-2011) for his service and contributions to horticulture in Iowa; early career and young professional awards from the Perennial Plant Association (2011), GardenComm (2018) and the American Horticultural Society (2018); the Iowa Author Award for Special Interest Writing (2013), the youngest Iowan to be recognised in the history of the awards program; and a fellowship from the Chanticleer Foundation (2015) for his curatorial and plant exploration work at the Botanical Garden.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780760368190
Published: 5 Jan 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Voyageur Press
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 203mm
Pages: 208

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