num_pages: 144
description: For many gardeners, winter is simply a season to endure while planning for the coming spring. The rich floral splendor they've enjoyed has given way to dull browns and grays tipped by lonely snow-capped branches. But that doesn't have to there are so many easy and inexpensive ways to add real winter interest to any garden. Two hundred color photographs show the diverse possibilities, along with site-specific design plans. There are suggestions for selecting and caring for a broad assortment of flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees that boast dramatic winter flair, plus professional choices for cold-hardy container plants. Smart tips include using colored stones, adding bronze and wood accents, and maximizing the effect of winter light on plants.
language: English
title: The Winter Garden: Create a Garden that Shines Through the Forgotten Season
titlecomplete: The Winter Garden: Create a Garden that Shines Through the Forgotten Season
genres: Gardening
ratings_count: 20
publisher: Cassell