Piet Oudolf - Perennials, garden design, lecture
Video of a lecture by Piet Oudolf from 2013 describing his practice, using a naturalistic approach to gardening. Taking a cue from architectural design, Oudolf prioritizes the seasonal life cycle of a plant over decorative considerations like flower or colour. He focuses primarily on structural characteristics, such as leaf or seed pod shape, present before and after a plant has flowered.
"A garden is exciting for me when it looks good through the year, not just at one particular time. I want to go outside and for it to be interested in all weather, in early spring and late autumn."
