Reviews for

Green Roof Plants

A Resource and Planting Guide

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Media reviews of this book:

"A desirable companion book for anyone who owns a rooftop garden or is interested in designing or installing one."

—Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, November 11, 2006

"Supported by 300-plus color photographs and including cultural details on more than 200 species and cultivars, this is an essential resource for home gardeners, landscape architects, and designers looking for environmentally friendly choices."

—Carol Haggas, Booklist, October 2006

"The beauty of Green Roof Plants lies in its concise, clear, and extensive ... coverage of the authors' years of knowledge. ... An easy, reliable reference and a practical must-have handbook for all of us in the green roof industry, weathered professionals or novice do-it-your-selfers."

—Linda S. Velazquez, GreenRoofs.com, January 29, 2008

"Offers a thorough explanation of plants, including color photographs, that have performed well on roofs."

—Joel M. Lerner, Denver Post, December 4, 2007

"I have been thinking about the possible uses of ... drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plants. It was [this book] that started me on this journey."

—Anne Raver, New York Times, November 15, 2007

"Offers a thorough explanation of plants that have performed well on roofs."

—Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, November 9, 2007

"It is very encouraging that such a thorough reference is now on the market."

—Erik van Lennep, Cultivate.ie, September 2007

"A practical reference guide not just for architects and landscape designers, but for environmentally-conscious home gardeners."

—Eric Hofley, Michigan Gardener, May 2007

"One of the few places you can find detailed discussions about what is required and the specific plants which will thrive up on the roof."

—Susan Smith-Durisek, Lexington Herald-Leader, January 20, 2007

"Represents the best overview of green roofs and green roof plantings that I have seen in one volume."

—Richard Sutton, Landscape Architecture, January 2007

"Even if you aren't interested in installing a green roof, the plant list is worth perusing to get ideas for choosing plants that are especially drought-tolerant."

—HortIdeas, December 2006

"A welcomed edition to the minimal literature on designing and building green roofs. This reference manual should be on the shelf of every landscape architect and designer who specifies plants for green roofs."

—Oregon Land, Fall/Winter 2006

Customer reviews of this book:

"Much more readable than other books on the subject."

—Jesse M. from Seattle, Washington, December 14, 2007

"This has proven to be a great resource for me — the photos are excellent!"

—Douglas M. from Kensington, Maryland, November 11, 2007

"I'm very happy to have found this wonderful reference."

—Adrianne W. from New York, New York, January 12, 2007