I see the garden as a place of recreation-a place to be born anew each time I walk out my door. The moment I step from the door, I am surrounded by plants, the sound of birds, and the flutter of butterflies and other beneficial insects. My garden is alive. This is the second goal I mentioned earlier. I want my garden to be a safe haven for wildlife rather than a place devoid of nature.
Combinations are the building blocks of the garden, and they are arranged around garden spaces.
It is important to have spaces for outdoor activities, such as patios and small lawns. What makes the garden nurturing is to wrap these areas in a blanket of trees, shrubs and perennials. You'll find it hard to tear yourself away from the gorgeous world tour of garden photos of this colorful book. Choose from among stately formal gardens, shady riverbanks, tidy herb beds, or complex succulent showcases, all presented with stunning depth of color on pleasingly glossy paper. Each photo has accompanying suggestions and design hints from the gardeners responsible for such glory.