Landscape Design with Plants
- 2nd Edition - October 22, 2013
- Latest edition
- Editor: Brian Clouston
- Language: English
Landscape Design with Plants, Second Edition focuses on landscape architecture. The book first discusses trees in the countryside. Adaptation to locality, self-town vegetation,… Read more
Purchase options
Landscape Design with Plants, Second Edition focuses on landscape architecture. The book first discusses trees in the countryside. Adaptation to locality, self-town vegetation, designs for both short-term and long-term effect, ecological planting, and plant associations are described. The text looks at planting for forestry. The need for afforestation; forest habitat; scale of the forest mosaic; and woodlands as visual elements in the landscape are considered. The book puts emphasis on trees in urban areas, shrubs and groundcover, and herbaceous plants and bulbs. The text also focuses on water plants. The use of water plants in garden design, aquatic communities, and historical background are discussed. The book underscores the use and management of plant species native to Britain in landscaping; urban landscape and roof gardens; and how to transplant semi-mature trees. The text also describes reclamation and planting of industrial and urban wastelands; landscaping of reservoir margins; and the relationship of plants and air pollution. The book also puts emphasis on the use of vegetation in slope stabilization; planting in tropical lowland areas; planting in hot, arid climates; and the functional use of Australian plants. The selection is a must for readers interested in landscaping.
Foreword
Preface
The Authors
Part I Design
Introduction
What the Eye Will See, the Imagination Foresees
Relating Future to Past — a Function of Design
The Earthy Path to Truth
Individual Responsibility and Teamwork
References
Chapter 1. Trees in the Countryside
1.1 Adaptation to Locality
1.2 Let the History of the Land be Seen
1.3 Self-Sown Vegetation
1.4 Design for both Short-Term and Long-Term Effect
1.5 Local Character
1.6 Ecological Planting
1.7 Plant Associations
1.8 Hedge History of the UK
Further Reading
Chapter 2. Planting for Forestry
2.1 The Need for Afforestation
2.2 The Forest Habitat
2.3 The Scale of the Forest Mosaic
2.4 The Differing Roles of Forests
2.5 Woodlands as Visual Elements in the Landscape
2.6 Planting Mixtures
2.7 Species Native to Britain
2.8 Species Introduced to Britain
Further Reading
Chapter 3. Trees in Urban Areas
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Effect of Trees on the Urban Environment
3.3 Requirements
3.4 Trees and the Townscape
3.5 Trees in Housing Areas
3.6 Trees in Streets and Shopping Areas
3.7 Trees in Car Parks
3.8 Tree Selection
3.9 Maintenance and Management
3.10 Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Shrubs and Groundcover
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Historical Background
4.3 Design Discipline
4.4 Design Principles
4.5 Detailed Design Considerations and Plant Selection
4.6 Groundcovers
4.7 Designing with Groundcover, Shrubs and Climbing Roses
4.8 Designing with Hedges and other Clipped and Pruned Elements
Further Reading
Chapter 5. Herbaceous Plants and Bulbs
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Use of Herbaceous Plants and Bulbs
5.3 What to Plant
5.4 Planting and Maintenance
5.5 Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 6. Water Plants
6.1 Historical Background
6.2 The Use of Water Plants in Garden Design
6.3 Aquatic Communities
6.4 Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Part II Techniques
Chapter 7. The Use and Management of Plant Species Native to Britain
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ecological Principles
7.3 Habitat Design and Management
7.4 Sources of Plant Material and Grant Aid
7.5 Recent Developments and likely Future Trends
7.6 Summary of General Guidelines
Further Reading
Chapter 8. Urban Landscape and Roof Gardens
8.1 Introduction
8.2 General Problems Relating to Roof Gardens
8.3 Environmental Conditions That Affect Urban Landscapes
8.4 Materials and Construction
8.5 Drainage
8.6 The Substrate
8.7 Irrigation
8.8 Case Study: Gateway House
8.9 Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 9. Transplanting Semi-Mature Trees
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Use of Semi-Mature Trees
9.3 Restraints on Use
9.4 Physiology: Basic Knowledge for Tree Moving
9.5 The Practice of Tree Moving Related to Physiology
9.6 Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 10. Reclamation and Planting of Industrial and Urban Wasteland
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Factors Inhibiting Plant Growth
10.3 Techniques for Specific Sites
Further Reading
Chapter 11. The Landscaping of Reservoir Margins
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Flood-Tolerant Plants
11.3 Trees
11.4 Environmental Variables Determining Plant Growth
11.5 Planting Principles
11.6 Pre-Planting of New Reservoirs
11.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Plants and Air Pollution
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Significance of Air Pollution in Planting Success
12.3 Trends in Pollution and Planting
12.4 Plants and Acid Rain
12.5 Effects of Pollution on Plants
12.6 Sensitivity of Plants
12.7 Control of Pollution Impact by Planning and Planting
Further Reading
Chapter 13. The Use of Vegetation in Slope Stabilization
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Slope Erosion Problems
13.3 The Role of Vegetation
13.4 Environment and Soil
13.5 Use of Grasses and Herbaceous Plants
13.6 Use of Woody Plants
13.7 Choosing the Right Method
References
Chapter 14. Planting in Tropical Lowland Areas
14.1 The Tropics
14.2 Tropical Regions and Their Characteristics
14.3 Factors Affecting Planting in Tropical Regions
14.4 Factors Affecting Planting Design in Tropical Regions
14.5 Plant Material and its Use
14.6 Design Opportunities and Constraints
14.7 Planting Types
14.8 Plant Lists
Further Reading
Chapter 15. Planting in Hot, Arid Climates
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Landscape History
15.3 Climatic Factors
15.4 Soils
15.5 Water
15.6 Plant Water Requirements
15.7 Irrigation Systems
15.8 Planting Design
15.9 Summary of Information Required for Design Process and Planting
15.10 The Plants
15.11 Some Problems of Planting
15.12 Advantages of Planting in Arid Areas
15.13 Plant Lists
Further Reading
References
Chapter 16. The Functional Uses of Australian Plants
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Space Articulation
16.3 Screening
16.4 Erosion Control
16.5 Traffic Control
16.6 Acoustical Control
16.7 Windbreaks
16.8 Shade
Further Reading
Chapter 17. Landscape Management and the Fourth Design Dimension
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Professional Roles
17.3 Professional Skills and Structure
17.4 Management Contributions
17.5 Some Management Aids
17.6 Plans and Schedules
17.7 Basic Data: Availability and Sources
17.8 Future Developments
17.9 Conclusion
Further Reading
References
Chapter 18. The Establishment of Trees and Shrubs from Seed
18.1 The Role and History of Direct Seeding
18.2 Tree and Shrub Seed
18.3 Dates for Seeding
18.4 Seeding Patterns
18.5 Site Treatment
18.6 Calculation of Seeding Rates
18.7 Maintenance
Chapter 19. The Establishment of Trees and Shrubs
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Site Survey
19.3 Site Planning
19.4 Ground Preparation
19.5 Plant Specification
19.6 Planting Techniques
19.7 Maintenance
19.8 Long-Term Management
19.9 Contract Specification
19.10 Site Supervision
Further Reading
Chapter 20. Design and Management of Interior Landscape
20.1 Introduction
20.2 History
20.3 Design Considerations
20.4 Internal Space Potential
20.5 Requirements Imposed by the Design
20.6 Environmental Requirements
20.7 Product Availability and Sources
20.8 Plant Lists
Further Reading
Part III Plant and Tree Information Sheets
Plant Information Sheets
Tree Information Sheets
Index
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Language: English
Read Landscape Design with Plants on ScienceDirect