* 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.