Gardens of the High Line: Elevating the Nature of Modern Landscapes

<b>The soul of a famous garden, revealed</b><br> <br> Before it was restored, the High Line was an abandoned landscape overgrown with weeds and wild flowers. Today it is much more than that; it's a year-round garden, an unprecedentedly ecological urban park, a promenade and an ever-evolving cultural center that is free for all to enjoy. Above all else, it is a beautiful, dynamic landscape with plantings designed by Piet Oudolf, one of the world's most extraordinary garden designers. <i>Gardens of the High Line</i>, by Piet Oudolf and Rick Darke, offers an in-depth view into the planting designs, plant palette, and stewardship of this landmark achievement. It reveals a four-season garden that is filled with native and introduced plants, drought-tol­erant perennials, and grasses that thrive and spread. It also offers inspiration and models to home gardeners and garden designers looking to emulate its authentically naturalistic style. Featuring stunning photographs by Rick Darke and an introduction by Robert Hammond, the founder of the Friends of the High Line, this large-trim, photo-driven book is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the nature of design.