Natural Garden

by Ken Druse

How to create a garden that practically takes care of itself and harmonizes with nature, presented with more than 400 gorgeous photographs taken all over the United States. More than 400 full-color photographs, 15 line drawings.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Horticulture

296 pages, Hardcover

Published December 12, 1988

Reviews

[patt · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I didn’t find information I didn’t already know, being a long time gardener already, I totally enjoyed all the lovely pictures of many different types of gardens. Ken Druse is very knowledgeable and I’ve enjoyed his podcasts and lectures many times. This book is definitely worth browsing through.

[Ron Mohring · Rating 4 out of 5]

I turn first to Ken Druse for garden inspiration.

[Angie Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Natural Garden by Ken Druse (Clarkson Potter 1988) (712.6). This book was originally one of my earliest Goodreads reviews. My review read “Very pretty but very shallow information-wise.” Seeing as this book features over 400 photos, I'll let my original opinion stand. My rating: 7/10, finished 2009.

[Julie Fischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have several Ken Druse books. I have listened to lectures he has given and refer to his books often when designing a garden. His pictures make you feel like you are waundering through his garden. I recommend this book to all garden lovers.

[Lily C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, sound advice, aimed mostly at the US climates, but with a little research on hardiness, and local plants the principles can applied here in Canada or take the plant lists with a pinch of salt.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book puts my take on gardening into words. Use native/hardy plants to interpret any style into a nearly carefree garden.

[Marilynn Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

great ideas for rural gardens with some acreage..love it...

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starts out well but loses the "natural" thread partway through. In spite of that, there are some useful ideas and plant suggestions.