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| Consider the Leaf: Foliage in Garden Design | 
| Author: Judy Glattstein
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 638681
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 308
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0881925713
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.975
UPC: 008819257134
EAN: 9780881925715
ASIN: 0881925713
Publication Date: February 1, 2003
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This Book Might Change Your Thinking on Garden Design September 16, 2004
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The leaf itself is not only worthy of consideration, it should be the determining factor, says this author. A plant doesn't earn its keep unless it has an interesting leaf that contributes to the esthetics of the garden. This is a different way of looking at garden planning, as most people choose plants based on their flower.
I used the book this spring when I redesigned my front herb and flower gardens, a task which was prompted by tree growth that had turned a formerly sunny garden into a shade garden. I learned that by "considering the leaf," I could have my flowers early in the season while the tree leaves were unfurling. Peonies, daylilies, ferns and hostas, arranged with respect to their leaf shape, gave me foliage and flowers throughout the summer. Furthermore, when arranged by leaf shape and color, I found I had an attractive display even when there were no blooms going on.
I found that design using this principle resulted in more color than what I would have otherwise. There are several sections of color plates to illustrate the different approaches and I am excited about using some of these ideas next year.
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