Abstract
ENH1172, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Gail Hansen and Erin Alvarez, discusses form, texture, size, and color of landscape plants and how to choose plant combinations based on these qualities to create a composition of plant material. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2010.
ENH1172/EP433: Landscape Design: Aesthetic Characteristics of Plants (ufl.edu)
References
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Bertauski, T. 2005. Designing the landscape: An introductory guide for the landscape designer. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Thomas, H., and S. Wooster. 2008. The complete planting design course: Plans and styles for every garden. London: Octopus Publishing Group.
Scarfone, S. 2007. Professional planting design: An architectural and horticultural approach for creating mixed bed plantings. New York: John Wiley & Sons.