landscape design with plants - 2nd edition

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 ; planting in hot, arid climates; and the functional use of australian plants.