When it comes to gardens, bigger isn't always better. A smaller space requires fewer plants and less time to design, install, and maintain. The Less Is More Garden shows you how to take advantage of every square foot of space. Designer Susan Morrison offers savvy tips to match your landscape to your lifestyle, draws on years of experience to recommend smart plants with seasonal interest, and suggests hardscape materials to personalize your space....

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of gravelled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation. This book traces the development and blending of these two traditions, while also providing insight into modern Japanese gardening trends. The Art of the Japanese...

Tells the history of vegetable gardening at the White House, concluding with a list of favorite White House recipes.

Presents tours of 16 of England's notable but lesser-known gardens, covering: Brantwood, Brook Cottage, Kensington Roof Garden, Overbecks, Akenfield, Calke Abbey, Cobblers, Hastercombe House, Castle Tor, Scarthwaite, Sunnybank Road, Longstock Park, Edge Hill, Thorp Perrow, Upper Grotto Road, Helmingham Hall.

Colorful instruction in basic gardening with lots of fun projects.

A garden designer reveals the secrets of his trade with practical guidelines on how to enhance an old garden, hide an eyesore, and create a new masterpiece, along with tips on proporations, materials, and styles.

One of America's favorite gardeners introduces the whimsical yet practical world of gardens under glass--the perfect way to spark creativity while incorporating favorite plants in a home.

Follows the seasons of the year as reflected in the growth, life, and death of the garden of a large rural family.