Provides a guide to alternative varieties of landscape plants and how to choose the best plants for your garden. Includes color photographs.

Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, which has been updated with all new photographs. The first section of the book provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part provides readers...

Turn your outdoor landscape into a rich, living canvas of color and texture. Encouraging experimentation, Stephanie Cohen and Nancy J. Ondra show you how to plan a garden that incorporates unique combinations of plants to achieve stunning effects. With an overview of garden design fundamentals and 20 sample garden plans, Cohen and Ondra will inspire you to play with creative juxtapositions of vibrant hues and subtle textures. Let your imagination...

"[This] easy-to-follow guide helps you create the outdoor living space of your dreams, even if gardening isn't your thing. You'll learn how to personalize your landscape using plants, furnishings, and other items to create the perfect outdoor Eden for you and your family, no matter how large or small your space is." -- Page [4] cover.

An alphabetical exploration of the stuff gardens are made of. Garden historian Suzann Staubach covers everything from arbors to water features, reveling in the anecdotes that accompany each element. Filled with revelations and whimsical illustrations.

Investigates the modern garden and the many different types of plants available. Contains a "five-point plan" to help you select exactly the right plants for your garden. Also includes the correct techniques for planting, sowing seeds, pruning, feeding, as well as steps for long-term care. You will also find advice on recognizing and controlling major garden pests, how to plant hanging baskets and patio containers, and how to provide color throughout...

Shows you how to turn a bare-earth plot into a lush, beautiful garden. Included is everything from planning and selecting the right tools to soil preparation, laying a new lawn, and more. Also includes the best long-term approach to dealing with an overgrown or derelict garden. A host of easy and practical tips show you how to quickly restore your garden to its full potential.

Homeowners who want practical information, ideas, and solutions will find this guide an unmatched resource. Creative design solutions and plant selection lists for a variety of landscape situations. Inspiring photographs and illustrations provide easy-to-follow instructions.