Rock gardening, the art of growing alpines and other miniature plants in the company of rocks in order to recreate the look of a rugged mountaintop, has been surging in popularity. Time and space constraints, chronic drought in the American West, and a trend toward architectural plants are just a few of the reasons for the increased interest. Rock Gardening brings this traditional style to a new generation of gardeners. It includes a survey of gorgeous...

Explore 100 gardens from around the world with this illustrated guide to the design elements of each?from historical style to planting and landscape design. 0 0This comprehensive reference offers gardens from many periods of history?Islamic, Renaissance, English Landscape, Arts & Crafts, and more?and geographically diverse environments?from a nighttime sculpture garden on the Oregon coast, to a sustainable water garden in the mountains of Vermont,...

A revealing peek into the captivating world of gardening in miniature, complete with inspiring photos and practical step-by-step instructions. A delightful, fun, and endlessly creative new trend is sweeping the gardening world: miniature gardening! With your imagination as the only limit to this infinitely customizable technique, miniature gardening showcases your individuality. Once you've learned how to design, create, and grow tiny plant combinations...

"When it was first published, Planting the Natural Garden--the first book by Piet Oufolf--was the start of the now immensely popular New Perennial Movement. Since then, Piet Oudolf has become one of the most iconic and groundbreaking designers of our time, responsible for some of the world's most important gardens, including the High Line, the Lourie Garden, the Battery, and Pottersfield. Fans of Piet Oudolf will delight in this revised edition of...

"You might think a farm means fields, tractors, and a barnyard full of animals. But you can plant a farm anywhere you like: a box or a bucket, a boot or a pan--almost anything can be turned into a home for green, growing things. Windows, balconies, and front steps all make wonderful spots to start"--Amazon.com.

Readers get information on how to plant, care for, harvest, and enjoy the fruits of their home gardens.

After noticing that a visiting hummingbird likes her pink petunias, Annie and her rabbit Snowball, accompanied by Henry and his dog Mudge, fill the garden with pink objects to attract more hummingbirds.