Foundation Planting (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- Used
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- Title
- Foundation Planting (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Johnson, Leonard H
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0332366138
- ISBN 13
- 9780332366135
Transform your home’s first impression with thoughtful foundation planting.
This guide explains how to design plantings that complement the house from the front, while also merging with the broader landscape around it. It blends practical tips with illustrations and real-world examples to help you choose, place, and care for shrubs and evergreens.
The book focuses on American conditions and offers step‑by‑step ideas for selecting materials, arranging beds, and considering architecture, site exposure, soil, and seasonal effects. It treats foundation planting as part of landscape design, emphasizing harmony between home and surroundings and guiding readers toward durable, attractive results for a wide range of homes and budgets.- How to choose plants with grace, character, and seasonal interest that suit your house and site.
- Ways to plan for year‑round appeal, including evergreen foundations and flowering shrubs.
- Guidance on spacing, crowding, pruning, and avoiding common mistakes that spoil the effect.
- Practical considerations for city lots, country homes, and varied soil conditions.
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Visible Voice Books
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