Gaining Ground : Dramatic Landscaping Solutions to Reclaim Lost Garden Spaces

by Maureen Gilmer

Gardening guru Maureen Gilmer offers design ideas that translate well into any garden for every budget--even a postage-stamp backyard or terrace can become an urban oasis of water and color. Amazing before-and-after shots prove that garden fantasies can--and have--become reality.

Genres: Gardening

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Maureen Gilmer is the author of more than 15 gardening books. She is host and project designer for the television series, Weekend Gardening, on the DIY Network. Her articles and photography have appeared in national magazines and she frequently appears on numerous television and cable programs.

Reviews

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Gaining Ground" gave descriptions and pictures of landscaping projects by designer Michael Glassman, published in 2000, so it is somewhat dated-looking. My favorite photo was on page 96, showing 3 tiers of roses.

[Bickety Bam · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was a big disappointment. First of all, it is basically a tribute to landscape designer Michael Glassman and only shows his work. Too bad it wasn't titled as such. The writer clearly admires him to the point where the constant praise got on my nerves. The photography doesn't pop like it does for the best books of this genre. While there are plenty of nice designs, other books do this much better.

[C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Outdated and pretty standard.