Floratopia

110 Flower Garden Ideas for Your Yard, Patio, or Balcony

Jan Johnsen

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Countryman Press Inc.
19 March 2021

Gardening

Floratopia showcases beautiful flower varieties, ideas for designing a gorgeous flower space, and instructions for planting and maintaining flowers that are ideal for your zone, climate, and garden layout. With 110 illustrated ideas replete with expert tips and stunning photography, this book is for gardeners of all experience levels who will be drawn in by Jan Johnsen's encouraging voice, experience, and contagious passion for garden design. Johnsen encourages you to see the potential for flowers in any outdoor area you might have.

Floratopia is divided into six themed chapters containing concise, illustrated tips that will not only inform on the nuts-and-bolts level, but will also inspire and empower. Ideas include the Art of Raking, Shade Gardens, Herbs and Flowers, Edible Flowers, the Drought-Resistant Garden, Mindful Weeding, the Meadow Garden, and much more. Different flowers will be recommended for various seasons, zones, and climates. Every idea is a lens for viewing your garden's potential, whether it's an expansive front yard or a just a windowsill.

By: Jan Johnsen
Imprint: Countryman Press Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.118kg
ISBN: 9781682685983
ISBN 10: 1682685985
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 19 March 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jan Johnsen began her professional life in Japan in a landscape architecture office. She has been a principal in a landscape design-and-build firm, Johnsen Landscapes & Pools, based in Westchester, New York, for more than thirty years. Her natural design approach is evident in the landscapes that she shares in her books: Heaven Is a Garden, The Spirit of Stone, Floratopia and Gardentopia.

Reviews for Floratopia: 110 Flower Garden Ideas for Your Yard, Patio, or Balcony

Jan has done it again! In Floratopia, her new book, she brings flowers to us, in all their ebullient splendor. She makes growing them approachable and understandable, with just the right balance of plant science and delicious, enticing descriptions. There is something here for everyone, from the novice to the seasoned landscape designer. And have I mentioned the photographs? You will go mad with joy ! -- Wickie Rowland, APLD, award-winning landscape designer, New Castle, NH Full of luscious photographs and skillful designs, [Floratopia uses] a floral abundance to transform any landscape into a blooming wonderland. -- Marianne Binetti - The Olympian