Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden: Innovative Techniques for Combining Bulbs and Perennials in Every Season

“A must-have for any bulb gardener for planting tips, design ideas, and learning about specialty bulbs.” ―PureWow

“The book is both beautiful and useful, offering advice for growing in containers, practical planting tips, suggested bulb-planting tools and even a list of bulbs that are pollinator favorites.” ―The Seattle Times

From the earliest snowdrops and tulips to late autumn crocuses, bulbs bring interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Learn how to add them to your garden with Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden, a four-season guide to combining bulbs with perennials and grasses in a loose, naturalistic style. Renowned garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet shares her years of insight and inspiration, explaining her magical technique where bulbs emerge playfully among other plants.

In this friendly guide you will find:

• The basics of growing bulbs in every season
• Tips on naturalizing bulbs so they come back every year
• Techniques for layering bulbs in smaller spaces
• Companion plants for constant bloom
• Lists of bulbs for every season
• Case studies from amazing gardens around the world

 

Jacqueline van der Kloet is an internationally acclaimed garden designer and one of Holland’s best-known gardening authorities, whose advice is sought by designers and landscape architects around the world. Her designs are prized for their beauty, naturalized schemes, and bold uses of color. Van der Kloet’s client list includes some of the most prestigious public gardens in the world, including Holland’s famous Keukenhof, Clumber Park in the UK, Shinko Square in Japan, and in North America, she teamed with Piet Oudolf for innovative plantings at New York’s Battery Park, New York Botanical Garden, and Chicago’s Lurie Garden. Her work includes many private gardens as well, and she frequently contributes to international exhibitions.