Customer Review: What makes the first edition the best book of its kind is that it organizes plants by how they are used in landscaping (e.g., hedges and shrubs), then by color. So you determine what you want to do with the plants and how you want them to look, and it lists all of your choices with great color... more info
Customer Review: I bought this book because I'm moving into a new home with a COMPLETELY undeveloped yard, and I've never stuck hands in soil before. This book was absolutely wonderful in it's designing ideas, and its explanations of what plants do well where. However, my only complaint is that the appendix... more info
Customer Review: This book rates five stars for its thorough and visually appealing discussion of how to create topiary. I was so thrilled when I received it - it was exactly what I wanted. Not only does it cover the different shapes of topiary, but an excellent discussion of the various plants that may be used,... more info