Photography by Caitlin Atkinson, courtesy of Timber Press.
I always wonder if the reason palms are so admired is because they evoke dreamy tropical locations: It’s the idea that if you plant them, warm breezes will come. In reality, palm trees are not magical weather makers, but they do elicit a powerful suggestion that a white sandy beach could be close by.
A layered look in a human-scale garden offers a lesson in how to incorporate palms into our own landscapes. Together author Dewees and photographer Caitlin Atkinson break through the typical tropical stereotypes to broaden the restricted reputation of palms.
Palms created a layered look in a tropical garden. When used properly in a garden design, with knowledge and skill, palms do a stellar job and can immediately transform a garden.
In a California garden, a backdrop of palms draws the eye toward the horizon. Through the book we travel and get closer to exotic, oasis-like gardens.
Lacy palm fronds soften the silhouette of a concrete stairway. The last section of Designing with Palms is a portfolio of palm species.
Well-chosen images help clarify and demonstrate the style and ultimate size of the palms.
If you want to successfully add more bold fronds and a tropical style to your landscape, Designing With Palms is the comprehensive book for you.
A hardcover copy of Designing with Palms is $40.24 from Amazon. Get more ideas on how to plant, grow, and care for various trees (specimen, deciduous, evergreen) with our Trees: A Field Guide.