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Botany for Designers: A Practical Guide for Landscapes

Design smarter gardens—using plant knowledge that works as hard as you do.

  • Plant science explained in clear, visual language
  • Helps avoid failed installs and costly rework
  • Supports long-term landscape success and performance
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This practical handbook is written for landscape designers who need reliable plant information they can use in the field. Author Kimberly Duffy Turner, a licensed landscape architect, introduces key botanical concepts from a design perspective, connecting the science of how plants grow with the realities of landscape installation and maintenance. Instead of dense academic language, you'll find clear, useful explanations that help you make stronger plant choices, avoid project failures, and create landscapes that thrive over time.

Makes design decisions easier: When you understand what drives plant behavior, like root structure, seasonal cycles, and moisture needs you can match plants to site conditions with greater accuracy. This reduces second-guessing and gives you the confidence to specify plant materials that will perform as expected. From residential gardens to large-scale developments, your decisions will be grounded in real, functional knowledge.

Saves time on troubleshooting: Mistakes in plant selection often lead to costly replacements, frustrated clients, and wasted time. This book equips you to identify potential problems early before they're built into the plan. By learning how plants respond to light, soil, and weather, you'll be able to spot weak points in a design and address them at the planning stage.

Connects function with beauty: Designs that only consider color or form may look good at first but often fall short over time. This guide helps you combine aesthetics with biological function so your projects stay healthy, balanced, and beautiful in every season. You’ll gain the tools to build visually compelling spaces that also perform well in their environment.

Trusted by Gardeners for Over 175 Years

Cultivated by Horticulture Experts
Cultivated by Horticulture Experts

We partner with expert horticulturalists who optimize our varieties for traits like uniqueness, fragrance, flavor and size.

Hand Packaged
Hand Packaged

From our 1,200-acre farm on the coast of Lake Michigan, our gardeners hand-prep and hand-package every plant to quick-ship right to your door.

LEGACY OF QUALITY
LEGACY OF QUALITY

At Spring Hill, we’re diligent about treating our plants with the utmost care--and have been for more than 175 years.

Endless Variety
Endless Variety

Each variety we offer is expertly cultivated to delight, inspire, and beautify your home. You'll find plants here you won't find anywhere else!

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