Country Living Gardener Dreamscaping: 25 Easy Designs for Home Gardens

"Inspiring and informative... The book's pretty layout and colorful photographs should entice novices to try something new in the garden."--Booklist These 25 beautifully illustrated designs offer a solution for every location, from tree-shaded corners to sunny front yards. Three major sections cover small and large gardens, garden plots, and container gardens, with advice on frequently encountered challenges. Every layout includes planting instructions, site specifications, comprehensive plant information, an exquisite watercolor rendering of the plan, and eye-opening color photos. A plant substitution guide helps gardeners find alternatives to the suggested varieties to suit local conditions and match personal preferences. With the solid design basics found in this guide, even the most elaborate gardening dream can become landscaping reality.