Authored by horticulturist James Underwood Crockett alongside the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume in The Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series provides an authoritative reference for choosing, integrating, and cultivating flowering shrubs in landscape design. Featuring full-color photography, step-by-step technical drawings, and an A–Z plant encyclopedia, the text covers soil sel…
Authored by renowned horticulturist James Underwood Crockett alongside the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume in The Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series provides a comprehensive, practical guide to establishing and maintaining healthy lawns and low-maintenance ground covers. Featuring color photography, step-by-step technical diagrams, and an illustrated plant encyclopedia, the text…
Part of The Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series, this practical guide by James Underwood Crockett details fundamental principles for residential landscape design and planning. The book covers site analysis, space layout, plant selection (trees, shrubs, and groundcovers), hardscaping elements (patios, walks, and retaining walls), and ongoing maintenance strategies to create balanced, func…