Practice – Examples – Trends A guidebook for mixed perennial planting in public, semi-public and private green open spaces. Main topics: -The development, basis, structure and idea behind perennial plant combinations -A selection of perennial combinations for sites according to habitats and regions -A comprehensive practical section: site requirements, plant substrates, plant material, soil preparation, planting, mulching materials, maintenance and ongoing development of mature plantings -Specific examples and experience from existing mixed perennial planting, mainly in Germany and Switzerland Illustrated with numerous colour photographs, drawings and tables, projects with specific examples and a comprehensive glossary with technical terms from current plant applications.