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"Personal and human expression determines how we decorate our gardens," declares noted gardener and eloquent garden writer Jeff Cox. The garden, he says, begins in a daydream, either one that summons pleasant memories (such as beloved plantings recalled from childhood) or one that superimposes dreams on existing property. One begins simply by sitting at the site and imagining what might be done with it, preferably from an upstairs window to get a good overview. But his text is not all airiness and fantasy--it's filled with specific, practical information on many aspects of garden design: incorporating stonework, fountains, paths, gazebos, trellises, statuary, hideaways, enticements for birds and butterflies, kid-friendly spaces, and garden furniture, plus a good source list for these items. And the beautiful photos are themselves an enticement to begin following his advice: grab a glass of lemonade, find a comfortable perch with a view of the property, and leaf through these pages as you dream of ways to transport these lovely scenes into your own yard. Then, with the book's expert help, start putting it into practice to realize the dream. --Amy Handy
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