Gardens of the High Line : elevating the nature of modern landscapes /
Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it is much more than that. It's a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. But above all else, it is a beautiful...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Portland, Oregon :
Timber Press,
2017.
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| Summary: | Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it is much more than that. It's a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. But above all else, it is a beautiful, dynamic garden with plantings designed by Piet Oudolf. This book offers an in-depth view into the planting designs, plant palette and maintenance of this landmark achievement. |
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| Physical Description: | 319 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 316-317) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1604696990 9781604696998 |