From the 2001 Garden Writers of America Award winner! It is every gardener's dream to create an ever-blooming display of color and fragrance from the first spring flush through the last fall leaf. With the insider tips offered in Perennials All Season , any gardener--from novice to master--can enjoy brilliant beds and borders all season long. Remarkably simple and refreshingly down-to- earth, this system is structured around planning and positioning plants according to bloom time, color, and height. With a comprehensive selection guide, gardeners can choose plants that will flower exactly when needed to guarantee uninterrupted splendor. Packed with photographs and information on high-performing plants, newer cultivars, and outstanding foliage, this guide is an essential gardening tool. Special features include:
This has a few great sections in the front of the book about design concepts for gardening. I highly recommend the first few chapters if you are designing a garden.