Gardens of the High Line: elevating the nature of modern landscapes

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"Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it is much more than that: 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. But above all else, it is a beautiful, dynamic garden with plantings designed by Piet Oudolf ... [This book] offers an in-depth view into the planting designs, plant palette, and maintenance of this landmark achievement"--Amazon.com.;Introduction / by Robert Hammond -- Elevating the nature of modern landscapes -- Gardens of the High Line. Gansevoort woodland ; Washington grasslands ; Hudson River overlook ; Sundeck & water garden ; Northern spur ; 10th Avenue square ; Chelsea grasslands ; Chelsea thicket ; 23rd Street lawn & seating steps ; Meadow walk ; Flyover ; Wildflower fields & radial plantings ; Rail yards. Introduction / by Robert Hammond -- Elevating the nature of modern landscapes -- Gardens of the High Line. Gansevoort woodland Washington grasslands Hudson River overlook Sundeck & water garden Northern spur 10th Avenue square Chelsea grasslands Chelsea thicket 23rd Street lawn & seating steps Meadow walk Flyover Wildflower fields & radial plantings Rail yards.