Media Reviews
DiSabato-Aust brings her trademark exuberance, expertise, and efficiency to bear on frequently daunting elements of garden design, demystifying them with her direct approach and encouraging gardeners with her infectious enthusiasm. A patient instructor with a keen sense of the essential, DiSabato-Aust explores areas other authors often ignore. ... [An] admirably inspirational, abundantly informative, and absolutely indispensable guide to great garden design.
Carol Haggas Booklist 15/12/2002
Provides sound direction for plant lovers looking to free their garden from the doldrums and fashion a rich tapestry of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vines, grasses, and bulbs. . . . Beginners may be overwhelmed by this book's wealth of information, but its comprehensiveness renders it all the more valuable for seasoned gardeners seeking greater practical know-how and a surer grasp of the art of gardening.
Jennifer Wyatt Amazon.com 24/02/2003
This new book stands out for its comprehensive approach to designing the border. . . . The motivated gardener will find a wealth of information and ideas in this book.
Beth Clewis Crim Library Journal 01/02/2003
The Well-Designed Mixed Garden is that rarest of books: One that combines inspirational material, hundreds of full-color photos, and meticulously organized information in an easy-to-read format.
Northern Gardener 26/03/2003
This much-anticipated book is a nearly foolproof guide to every aspect of designing superior gardens with superior plants.
Northwest Horticultural Society 07/05/2003
Provides not only inspiration but scrupulously organized information on design and connoisseur plants.
Publishers Weekly 17/05/2003
The photography and art work are excellent and add greatly to understanding the design principles presented in the text.
Winston Dunwell Nursery Views 27/05/2003
I urge you, whatever your status as a gardener, to consider putting this new book on your gardening list this spring. . . I predict it will prove its worth many times over.
Jean S. Wexler Vineyard Gazette 03/05/2003
Book of the Month . . . A joy to read. . . . Expert advice and superb photography.
Gardens Monthly 11/06/2003
Exciting gardening
Tom Stuart-Smith Garden (Peterborough) 11/06/2003
This book is as much a feast for the eyes as it will be a trusted reference for the library shelf.
Michigan Gardener 18/05/2003
Destined to become a well–thumbed resource for many gardeners.
Kathleen Freimond GardenWise 24/06/2003
What we gardeners relish most is practical information, and the book contains plenty of that.
Judith Adams Canadian Gardening 24/06/2003
An excellent source for the weekend gardener, a sophisticated master gardener, and even a professional landscape designer. Chances are that you will continuously return to this book and make notes in the margin.
George Graine Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report 01/06/2003
A 'must-have' for designing a garden.
Floral and Nursery Times 16/07/2003
Tracy makes it possible for the novice gardener to design an artistic mixed garden.
Joanne S. Carpender National Gardener 29/07/2003
The book is the equivalent of a semester's worth of design lectures.
Perennial Notes 03/09/2003
Unlike so many books on garden design that tempt readers with pretty pictures and give little or no instruction as to how to accomplish such delights, this work begins with site evaluation and takes readers through the complete design process.
John R. Beaudry Chicago Botanic Garden 03/09/2003
A solid, informative read.
Mary Davies Irish Garden 11/09/2003
The text is rich with information and the author's insights.
Linda Coyner Senior Women Web 17/09/2003
The newest book by this author who does a fine job in presenting ideas on how to combine plant elements to yield a unified whole. Her ideas are basically down-to-earth and ones which most home gardeners can relate to with ease.
Georgene Bramlage Suite101.com 15/07/2003
Superb and inspiring photographs.
Leonard Perry Perry's Perennial Pages 26/09/2003
Tracy DiSabato-Aust does not skip a stone over the pond of an idea; she immerses herself in it and swims deep and wide ... This book, an outstanding work of gardening scholarship, is at the same time down to earth, inspiring, practical, and altogether useful if you want to develop an extraordinary mixed garden.
Gordon Hayward Horticulture 01/09/2003
An over-sized, elegantly produced book of beautiful photos of beautiful combinations. Look forward to well-crafted design basics and hefty appendices. Consider this a great second act for Tracy and a real gift for fledging or experienced designer.
Donna Williamson HortResources Newsletter 21/01/2004
This book is written by an expert for those who aspire to become experts in design fundamentals.
Real Simple 21/04/2004
Equally as thorough as her first book, this is certainly a must-have design reference for the serious and dedicated perennial, particularly for those that design gardens for other people.
New Perennial Club Newsletter 26/05/2004
Makes a good case for the "mixed garden": year-round interest with a beguiling variety of plants.
Joe Harvey American Rhododendron Society Journal 16/09/2004
