ldquo;A hopeful and expansive book for the gardener who sees a field as a canvas.rdquo; mdash;Publishers Weekly James Hitchmough is well-regarded in the design world for his exuberant; colorful; and flower-filled meadows. His signature style can be seen in prominent places like Londonrsquo;s Olympic Park and the Botanic Garden at the University of Oxford. Using a distinct technique of sowing meadows from seed; he creates plant communities that mimic the dramatic beauty of natural meadows and offer a succession of blooms over many monthsmdash;a technique that can be adapted to work in both large-scale public gardens and smaller residential gardens. Sowing Beauty shows you how to recreate Hitchmoughrsquo;s masterful; romantic style. Youll will learn how to design and sow seed mixes that include a range of plants; both native and exotic; and how to maintain the sown spaces over time. Color photographs show not only the gorgeous finished gardens; but also all the steps along the way.
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