Table Of ContentTable of Contents Part 1: Basics Make the Most of What You've Got Weave a Garden with Geometry and Color Create Unity in the Garden Spontaneous Design Make a Bold Statement with Mass Plantings Love Your Shade How to Reduce Maintenance Perfect Edges Four Ways to Remove Sod Build a Bed without Breaking Your Back Remake a Bed Putt Your Garden to Bed Part 2: Beds Part 3: Borders Part 4: Planting Gallery Zone map Sources Contributors Credits Index
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