Books in sync with nature.
Books in sync with nature.
Pittsburgh, Pa. (March 4, 2013) – It’s not just about flowers anymore. The big idea for containers and gardens today is foliage combining – creating that perfect marriage of foliage colors, textures and shapes for year-round enjoyment. In their new book, Fine Foliage: Elegant Plant Combinations for Garden and Container (St. Lynn’s Press, March, 2013) garden designers Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz showcase more than 60 inspired plant partnerships.
Each combination is given a 2-page spread with full-color, high quality photographs of the grouping and of the individual plants within it. The authors provide a “recipe” for each design, starting with a descriptive “Why This Works.” Plant details include sun or shade requirements, seasons, zones, soil preference, and plant characteristics and care. The unique, often quirky, personalities of these foliage designs are shown in their names, like All that Glitters, Palm Beach Style and Blues on Fire!
“Fine Foliage is a visual treat that will inspire you with dazzling combinations for containers and gardens. Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz explain why each combination works – bringing artistic design within easy reach of all gardeners. A great user-friendly design resource.”
– Debra Prinzing, author of Slow Flowers, co-author of The 50 Mile Bouquet
Fine Foliage is a richly illustrated guide suitable as a gift. Its easy-to-use instructions allow gardeners of all skill levels to bring elegant, expert design and style to their gardens and patios.
Horticulturists Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz live in the Seattle area with their respective families. Karen Chapman is a garden coach and owner of Le Jardinet, a garden and container design company. Christina Salwitz specializes in garden and container design as The Personal Garden Coach. Both are members of the Garden Writers Association.
Fine Foliage: Elegant Plant Combinations for Garden and Container
ISBN- 13: 978-0-9855622-2-9
$16.95 US/$18.50 CAN
Hardcover, 160 pages