New Naturalism: Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden

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Kelly D. Norris

New Naturalism

Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden

Kelly D. Norris

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Cool Springs Press
05 January 2021

Garden design & planning; Gardening: flowers; Gardening: shrubs & trees

In New Naturalism, horticulturist and modern plantsman Kelly D. Norris shares his inspiring, ecologically sound vision for home gardens created with stylish yet naturalistic plantings that mimic the wild spaces we covet, such as meadows, prairies, woodlands, and streamsides - far from the contrived, formal, high-maintenance plantings of the past.

Through a basic introduction to plant biology and ecology, you'll learn how to design and grow a lush, thriving home garden by harnessing the power of plant layers and palettes defined by nature, not humans. The next generation of home landscapes don't consist of plants in a row, pruned to perfection and reliant on pesticides, fertilisers, and herbicides to survive. Instead, today's stunning landscapes convey natures inherent beauty. These gardens are imbued with romance and emotion, yet they have so much more to offer than their gorgeous aesthetics. Naturalistic garden designs, such as those featured in this groundbreaking new book, contribute to positive environmental change by increasing biodiversity, providing a refuge for wildlife, and reconnecting humans to nature.

In the pages of New Naturalism you'll find:

Planting recipes for building meadows, prairies, and other grassland-inspired open plantings even in compact, urban settings

Nature-inspired ways to upgrade existing foundation plantings, shrub beds, and flower borders to a wilder aesthetic while still managing the space

Inspiration for taking sidewalk and driveway plantings and turning them into visually soft, welcoming spaces for humans and wildlife alike

Ideas for turning shady landscapes into canopied retreats that celebrate nature

Creative ways to make an ecologically vibrant garden in even the smallest of spaces

New Naturalism approaches the planting beds around our homes as ecological systems. If properly designed and planted, these areas can support positive environmental change, increase plant and animal diversity, and create a more resilient space that's less reliant on artificial inputs. And they do it all while looking beautiful and improving property values.

By: Kelly D. Norris
Imprint: Cool Springs Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9780760368190
ISBN 10: 0760368198
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 05 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Beginning Section 1 THE NATURE OF PLANTING About Plants and Place CHAPTER 1 Understanding Plants CHAPTER 2 Understanding Places for Planting CHAPTER 3 Techniques for Making Beautiful, Ecologically Vibrant Gardens Section 2 PLANTING PALETTES A Few Words about the Palettes CHAPTER 4 Open Landscapes CHAPTER 5 Planting Close to Home CHAPTER 6 Softening the Hardscape CHAPTER 7 Green Shade and Dappled Edges Conclusion: The Nature of Growing About the Author Index

Kelly D. Norris is an award-winning author and plantsman, and the director of horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a revitalized public garden in Des Moines, Iowa. Over his career, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Organic Gardening, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, Garden Design, and in numerous local and regional media appearances. In 2019, Kelly joined Cottage Farms Plants on QVC as a guest host. As a writer and photographer, he regularly contributes to popular gardening magazines like Country Gardens, Fine Gardening, The American Gardener, and a variety of industry trade publications. As a speaker, he has garnered acclaim for his high-energy, zealous presentations on the national stage, leading many to call him one of the rising stars of American horticulture. Kelly has been fortunate to earn recognition for his work from a variety of organisations including three awards from Iowa State Horticultural Society (2009-2011) for his service and contributions to horticulture in Iowa; early career and young professional awards from the Perennial Plant Association (2011), GardenComm (2018) and the American Horticultural Society (2018); the Iowa Author Award for Special Interest Writing (2013), the youngest Iowan to be recognised in the history of the awards program; and a fellowship from the Chanticleer Foundation (2015) for his curatorial and plant exploration work at the Botanical Garden.

Reviews for New Naturalism: Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden

Mr. Norris is a dynamic and inspiring speaker who represents a new generation of horticulturists. -- Maureen Karl, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette This beautiful book is undoubtedly worth a read. -- Garden Culture Magazine There are plenty of advantages to gardening this way, and Kelly's new book helps illustrate them. -- Kylee Baumle for Paulding Progress Kelly Norris has translated plant community design for the scale of the garden. Free of ecological jargon, this book brings a horticulturist's perspective on how to create legible, high contrast, and emotionally resonant plantings for small spaces. The planting palettes in the second half of the book make this idea accessible for any designer or home gardener. A must-have book for the naturalistic planting bookshelf! -- Thomas Rainer, landscape architect and co-author of Planting in a Post-Wild World A new perspective on naturalistic gardening ... Loaded with gorgeous photos of unique gardens, it'll inspire you to rethink your own way of growing plants more sustainably. * Garden Gate Magazine * I sat down and read the whole thing cover to cover. (..) Normally when I read gardening books, I kind of just skim them because a lot of them have the same thing to say. This is not one of those. (...) One of the best books to come out this year. * The Gardenanglelists Podcast *