design, and garden construction. Low-Maintenance Gardening Includes: Planning your garden -- analyzing your requirements and the garden site in order to choose low-maintenance options for the design; easy-care plants and features. Garden plans -- a selection of six garden designs chosen to show formal and informal styles; a family garden; an hour-a-week garden. Essential know-how: illustrated guide to preparing the site; surveying your plot; making a plan; low-maintenance gardening techniques; basic pruning; safety tips. Plant catalog -- an illustrated selection of attractive, low-maintenance plants.The American Horticultural Society (AHS) educates and inspires people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture.  (less)

design, and garden construction. Patios & Courtyards Includes: Planning a patio or courtyard -- creating a wish list; assessing your garden; choosing a style to suit your taste. Garden designs -- a selection of twelve detailed garden plans chosen to show how to cope with difficult conditions or sites, create different styles, or tailor the space to your requirements. Essential know-how -- measuring your site; drawing up a plan; choosing and using materials; safety tips; basic care of patio plants. Plant catalog -- an illustrated selection of outstanding plants for patios and courtyards.The American Horticultural Society (AHS) educates and inspires people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture.  (less)