Dream Plants For The Natural Garden By Piet Oudolf And Henk Gerritsen Garden Design Book

Dream Plants for the Natural Garden: Over 1,200 Beautiful and Reliable Plants for a Natural Garden by Piet Oudolf & Henk Gerritsen is an indispensable paperback edition for gardeners, landscape designers, and nature lovers who want a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly garden that looks beautiful year-round. Trusted by professionals and home gardeners alike, this book collection champions a practical, ecological approach to planting that favors form, longevity and seasonal interest over fleeting color displays.

This brand new paperback edition (ISBN: 9780711234628) brings together the expertise of two renowned authors in one comprehensive reference. Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s most influential garden designers, and horticulturist Henk Gerritsen describe over 1,200 perennials, bulbs, grasses, ferns and small shrubs chosen for their reliability, beauty and ecological value.

What’s inside

The book is organized as a practical plant compendium and guide to natural gardening. Instead of focusing solely on showy blooms, the authors teach you to select plants for their complete form — leaves, stems and seedheads — so your garden remains attractive through every season. Key features include:

• 1200 beautiful and reliable plants used and recommended by top garden designers — perfect for building a resilient, natural garden.
• Full descriptions and growing instructions to help you choose the right plant for your conditions and design goals.
• A unique, easy-to-follow classification according to plant behaviour and use in the garden — simplifying choices for borders, meadows, wet areas and dry sites.
• Guidance on natural gardening methods — how to garden without artificial fertilizers or pesticides while encouraging insects and birds.
• More than 250 full-colour photographs that illustrate plant form, texture and seasonal interest.

Why this book stands out

Unlike many gardening guides that emphasize temporary floral displays, this book teaches an enduring design philosophy. The authors’ approach encourages planting combinations that develop over time, require less pruning and intervention, and support biodiversity. It’s ideal for parents and teachers introducing children to nature, gardeners seeking sustainable practices, and gift buyers looking for a thoughtful boxed-set alternative to single-title gardening books.

Benefits at a glance:

• Save time and maintenance with plant choices that perform reliably.
• Create year-round structure and seasonal interest by prioritizing form and longevity.
• Support wildlife — attract pollinators and birds with plants chosen for ecological value.
• Practical for designers, homeowners, and classrooms as a reference and teaching tool.

This paperback edition is a practical, inspiring resource that helps you design a garden that thrives with minimal input while welcoming wildlife. Whether you’re planning an ecological makeover, building a perennial border, or gifting a gardening enthusiast, Dream Plants for the Natural Garden is a timeless, authoritative guide to creating natural, resilient landscapes.