2016 Merit Award: The Authentic Garden

Celebrating the Art of Planting Design
Richard Hartlage and Sandy Fischer of Land Morphology received a 2016 Merit Award from the Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for The Authentic Garden.

This influential book explores the resurgence of sophisticated planting design in contemporary landscape architecture. Through expository essays and evocative photography, the authors examine key innovators and planting design movements—including meadow, naturalistic, architectural, graphic, and ecological styles.

As nationwide interest in planting design continues to grow, The Authentic Garden offers a comprehensive and insightful look at its evolution and renewed relevance, celebrating the artistry and intention behind today’s most compelling landscapes.

Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects