TY - BOOK AU - Vogt,Benjamin TI - Prairie up: an introduction to natural garden design SN - 0252086775 AV - SB434.3 .V64 2023 PY - 2023///] CY - Champaign, IL PB - 3 Fields Books, an imprint of the University of Illinois Press KW - Prairie gardening KW - Middle West KW - Landscape design KW - Endemic plants N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. --; Bringing the prairie home --; 2. --; Learning about native plants and plant communities --; 3. --; Planning, installing, and managing the garden --; 4. --; Designing the garden --; 5. --; Resources; Also available online N2 - "Landscaping with native plants has encouraged Midwesterners to embark on a profound scientific, ecological, and emotional partnership with nature. Benjamin Vogt shares his years of expertise with prairie plants in a full-color guide aimed at gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers. Step-by-step blueprints point readers to plant groupings that not only attract pollinators and please the eye but minimize maintenance and ensure years of healthy growth. In addition, Vogt gives proven tips on everything from invasive plants to essential tools to working with skeptical homeowner associations. Outside experts also provide inspiration while a section of additional resources makes the book an invaluable reference. Easy to use and illustrated with over 150 color photos, Prairie Up is a practical guide to reviving diversity and wildness in our communities"-- ER -