Dream gardens across America
Book - 2010
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- 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