In this series, homeowners will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. Created by landscape professionals in each region, each book contains between 48 and 54 designs with more than 200 plants that are proven performers. Provides detailed instructions for projects such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors. 170 color photos and 260 full-color illustrations. US: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT SE Canada: NB, NS, ONT, PEI, QUE

A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the southeast region (United States: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) Features 54 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of the southeast—featuring creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and much more Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises New updated edition includes guidance on native planting while also listing banned or invasive plants, updated information on the impact of climate change, an updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map, and more

Recommends plans for your climate and soil conditions, and explains how plantings enhance your outdoor living spaces.

Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, whcih has been updated with all new photographs. The first section of the book provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part provides readers with tips on working with stone, from transporting to cutting and setting. There is also step-by-step instruction on some of the most popular stone projects, including patios, walls, and rock gardens.

Collection of 42 designs created by area landscape professionals, with over 200 plants that are proven performers in the areas covered. Some designs provide "green" landscaping tips, including ways to conserve water and the use of native plants. Also shows how to install and care for plants, paths, fences, walls.

Examines gardening and landscaping practices for the Southeastern region of the United States.

What if, one step at a time, we could make our gardens and landscapes more eco-friendly? Barbara W. Ellis's colorful, comprehensive guide shows homeowners, gardeners, garden designers, and landscapers how to do just that for the large and beautiful Chesapeake Bay watershed region. This area includes Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and part of West Virginia (translating to portions of USDA Zones 6, 7, and 8). Here, mid-Atlantic gardeners, from beginners to advanced, will find the essential tools for taking steps to make their gardens part of the solution through long-term planning and planting. The guide is built from the ground up around six simple but powerful principles that anyone can use: * Reduce lawn * Build plant diversity * Grow native plants * Manage water runoff * Welcome wildlife * Garden wisely Included are detailed instructions for assessing and designing your particular garden or landscape site; choosing and caring for trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and flowers; and succeeding with such conditions as shade or poor soil. From rain gardens to woodland gardens, meadow gardens to wildlife gardens, and much more, this indispensable guide features more than 300 color photographs.

An extensive collection of the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans, from convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages. Includes complete construction blueprints and CAD files for quick and easy online ordering or by phone.

Director of the University of Tennessee Gardens, Susan Hamilton teams up with veteran garden writer Laura Peters to present the best varieties of plants for gardens in the Volunteer State. Perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs

This book provides a guide to the identification of individual cultivars, information on the history and culture of the Japanese maple and over 200 color reproductions.