Dream gardens across America

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Published
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley c2010.
Language
English
Other Authors
Denny Schrock (-)
Physical Description
288 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780470878439
  • Chapter 1. Floral Fantasies
  • Tulip Time: Thousands of tulips spring with 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 doesn't 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 escape from 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: A California 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 house on stilts makes optimum use of a sloping yard
  • Blurring the Lines: This front courtyard seamlessly blends indoors and out
  • Now & Zen: The simple beauty of nature creates a sport for peaceful retreat
  • Chapter 8. Backyard Retreats
  • Panoramic Oasis: An innovative pool and spa anchor this family-friendly backyard
  • Contemporary Vibe: Concrete blocks create the bones of an inviting, modern landscape
  • Kick Back: An inviting back porch provides a perfect perch for enjoying the view
  • Quiet Reflections: Multiple seating areas and water features encourage relaxation
  • Hillside Sculpture: A garden carved out of a hillside becomes a work of art
  • Chapter 9. Cottage Style
  • In Living Color: Cheerful color bursts from every corner of this flower-filled retreat
  • Charming, with Class: See how garden can be exuberant and fun, without getting out of control
  • Relaxed Attitude: Bountiful blossoms and striking structures create this gracious garden
  • Cultivated Cottage: This cottage garden tiptoes on the edge of estatehood with English accents
  • Simple Delights: Flowers of every size showcase sweet fragrance and delight the senses
  • Inviting Getaway: A cozy Georgia garden filled with color serves as an everyday retreat