Better Homes & Gardens dream gardens across America

INDICE: Chapter 1. Floral Fantasies. Tulip Time: Thousands of tulips springwith a spectacular, multi-color display. Variations on a Theme: A garden composed around a single kind of flower provides star power. Time for a Garden: Thanks to easy-care plants, these homeowners have plenty of time to relax. Planting by Nature: Self-sowing plants blanket beds with fruitful seeds for an ongoing show. Fields of Color: A Cut-flower farm is flush with floral inspiration and petal-packed color. Rooms with Blooms: Find out how intimate garden rooms enliven a simple suburban backyard. Chapter 2. Country Charm. All in the Family: Annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs mingle in this country retreat. Country in the City: A rustic garden shed takes center stage in an urban backyard. Just Right: Minnesota homeowners design a garden perfectly suited for its setting. Vintage Treasures: A mix of collectibles and perennials provides a recipe for success. Cozy Causal: This Wisconsin garden proves that any yard can be a free-flowing retreat. Chapter 3. Shaded Sanctuaries. Sweet Serenity: Soothing colors transform an Alabama garden into a peaceful oasis. Shady Characters: A wonderfully diverse palette of plants doesnt need much sun to shine. Embrace Shade: Under a canopy of nearly 50 trees, a suburban yard blooms with interest. Woodland Wonder: A century-old home and woodsy landscape offer an escapefrom the city. Going All Out: Focusing on foliage brings a riot of tone and texture to a backyard garden. Chapter 4. Formal Elegance. Rooted in History: Formal lines and classic garden style grow with abandon in South Carolina. Simple Geometry: Symmetry and bright white blooms create an air of relaxed formality. Stately Grace: Design ideas borrowed from grand European gardens add instant history. Soft-Focus Formality: See how these homeowners knock off the hard edges of formal design. Landscape Revival: Old granite and new ideas transform a tired yard into an inviting retreat. Chapter 5. Tropical Flair. Bold and Beautiful: In this lively garden, the best elements whisper like soft tropical breezes. Tropical Paradise: Find out how exotic elements can create an outdoor paradise anywhere. Push the Limits: Tender shrubs and perennials and hardy plants become ideal partners. Water World: This landscape proves you can never have too much water in a garden. Chapter 6. Front Yard Focus. Festive Entrance: ACalifornia courtyard welcomes guests with color-drenched style. A Winning Entry: This color-rich garden replaces as tired lawn and revives an Atlanta home.Front and Center: Low-maintenance plants make gardening out front a cinch. Welcome Walkway: A brick lined with blooms greets visitors in style. Terraces and steps turn an imposing slope into a flower-filled entry. Chapter 7. Asian Influence. A Touch of the East: Simple design elements help this garden enjoy a quiet serenity. Incline Opportunity: A screen ho

• ISBN: 978-0-470-87843-9
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 28/12/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés