Planting the Oudolf Gardens at Hauser & Wirth Somerset by Dusoir, Rory

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Author: Dusoir, Rory GardeningPublished on 19 September 2019 by Filbert Press in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 208 pages, 300 Illustrations, colour280 x 232 x 22 | 1202g Piet Oudol f is renowned for his exceptional use of perennials and grasses. His deep knowledge of plants and skill in choosing and grouping them is brilliantly displayed at Hauser & Wirth Somerset in an immersive, botanically rich garden which enthralls visitors in every season.The garden piqued the interest of plantsman and garden designer Rory Dusoir who undertook regular visits over the course of a year. In this book he describes the beautiful, dependable plants used to striking effect, scrutinizes the classic Oudolf planting techniques and marvels at the sporobolus meadow which Piet has described as œwilder than wildness itself�.Oudolf fans will delight in this book which gives full access to the plant lists, planting combinations and horticultural know-how. More than 300 exceptional quality photographs capture the very special quality of the gardens and, combined with the text, offer a unique insight into planting the Oudolf way. Show more