Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden: Innovative Techniques for Combining Bulbs and Perennials in Every Season - Hardcover

by Jacqueline Van Der Kloet (Author)

Be inspired by nature's design!

From the earliest snowdrops to alpine violet, tulips, and late autumn crocuses, bulbs add interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet has mastered a nonchalant and magical style, where bulbs emerge playfully, dancing among perennials and grasses. Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden provides inspiration and insights gained from van der Kloet's career, using nature as a model. This exquisitely photographed guide offers advice on bulb varieties, planting methods, and handy tools for gardeners working in spaces large and small.

Author Biography

Jacqueline van der Kloet is an internationally acclaimed garden designer and one of Holland's best-known gardening authorities, whose advice is sought by designers and landscape architects around the world. Her designs are prized for their beauty, naturalized schemes, and bold uses of color. Van der Kloet's client list includes some of the most prestigious public gardens in the world, including Holland's famous Keukenhof. In North America, she teamed with Piet Oudolf for innovative plantings at New York's Battery Park, New York Botanical Garden, and Chicago's Lurie Garden. Her work includes many private gardens as well, and she frequently contributes to international exhibitions.