Beautiful landscapes can be found in every corner of the country, but they didn't design themselves. Large or small, rural or urban, every outdoor space is an opportunity to showcase your yard with a little pizzazz. That's where this book comes in - much more than a pretty book of dreamy landscapes, you'll find common sense combines with the creative know-how to envision and embrace new landscape ideas and techniques for your specific home environment.

Landscaping to fit. Landscaping styles ; Landscaping by yard size -- Landscaping elements. Landscape plantings ; Surfaces and pathways ; Water features ; Special features -- Defining the landscape. Landscaping boundaries ; Landscaping for purpose ; Lighting the landscape.