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Bold and exotic plants are those whose form ensures that they have a dramatic presence in any planting scheme. The quality that defines them is the contribution they make to the structure of a garden. Bold plants leap out from the rest by virtue of their striking overall forms or the shapes of individual leaves; exotic plants look like they have wandered into the garden from another climate, suggesting a tropical atmosphere -- they immediately capture the attention of anyone entering a garden, or focus the eye as it sweeps over a border. This innovative book is both a celebration of the exciting qualities of these richly diverse plants and an imaginative presentation of their uses in the garden. In the section on Qualities, Noel Kingsbury first defines the characteristics of bold and exotic plants, for example, an elegant form, fine lines, large leaves or spikes. The next section, In Your Garden, explores different approaches and situations for using bold plants, from dry or shady areas to featuring specimen plants or creating an exotic look. An easy-to-use Directory includes 100 of the best bold and exotic plants, including for example, tree ferns, agaves, eryngiums, and bamboos, and has all the information needed to facilitate plant selection. Finally, the section on Practicalities gives all the advice and guidance needed to care for, propagate, and maintain bold and exotic plants. | ||
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