Book DescriptionThis design workbook will help both novice and seasoned gardeners in the Pacific Northwest -- before they even begin -- plan or renovate their landscape It provides gardeners of average means with useful information and valuable tips on how to plan landscapes properly, including: - Assessing the garden site - How to use the landscape обэть to best advantage - Creating a realistic design that reflects personal taste A Place in the Rain illustrates and explains design aesthetics, installation techniques, long-term maintenance considerations and organic options Topics include: - Bulletproof plants for the 'Gardening Impaired' - Trees in the urban landscape - Designing with spring bulbs and bedding - Designing with winter garden plants - Irrigation made simple and installing a healthy lawn - Using structures and lighting - Container gardening and gardening in large spaces - Water gardening and gardening with native plants - Pesticide-free gardening and edible landscaping A Place in the Rain is a unique window on Pacific Northwest garden design and showcases the talented horticulturists of the region.  Гарри Поттера2005 г 222 стр ISBN 1552855198.