“If the world of gardening has rock stars, Piet Oudolf qualifies as Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and Prince rolled into one.” —GardenistaThe original publication of Planting the Natural Garden ushered in a revolution in landscape design: the New Perennial Movement. Spearheaded by internationally renowned designer Piet Oudolf, and incisively articulated by the late plantsman and designer Henk Gerritsen, it transformed private and public spaces with it...

"Indispensable." — The New York Times Book ReviewPiet Oudolf's gardens—unique combinations of long-lived perennials and woody plants that are rich in texture and sophisticated in color—are breathtaking and have deep emotional resonance. With Planting, designers and home gardeners can recreate these plant-rich, beautiful gardens that support biodiversity and nourish the human spirit.An intimate knowledge of plants is essential to the success ...

"If you can't get to the High Line. . . this is the next best thing." — The Washington PostBefore it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it's a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. This beautiful, dynamic garden was designed by Piet Oudolf, one of the world's most extraordinary garden designers. Gardens of the Hi...

Das Buch "Planting the Natural Garden" erschien 2003 (als deutsche Ausgabe 2005 bei DVA unter dem Titel "Meine Lieblingspflanzen", 144 Seiten) und war das erste Standardwerk zum Thema naturnahes Gartendesign. Es löste seinerzeit eine wahre Revolution in der Landschaftsgestaltung aus, das "New Perennial Movement", die den Weg für neue, moderne, natürlich wirkende Pflanzungen unter überwiegender Verwendung von Stauden und Gräsern (ohne Einjährige und mit wenig Gehölzen) bereitete.