Gardening Success: A Comprehensive Step-by step Guide to Creating and Maintaining the Perfect Garden by Peter McHoy, Susan Berry, Steve Bradley; 2001. Softcover.

Everything you need to know to create a garden, from design basics and advice on drawing up a plan to building garden features such as walls, ponds, and terraces.

Over 2,000 color photographs-both how-to step-by-steps and beautiful inspirational images

* How to choose the best plants for your particular garden environment: a catalog of over 1,000 plants that thrive in a variety of conditions, plus listings of further suggestions

* A comprehensive practical guide to gardening season-by-season throughout the year, including projects for the kitchen garden, the flower garden, and the greenhouse and conservatory

* How to get the best from your houseplants, with advice on plant types, watering, feeding, and vacation care.