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A charming country garden filled with old-fashioned blooms....the serenity of a Japanese meditation garden....a vine-covered urban retreat.... Here are dozens of innovative ideas to help you create the garden you've always wanted. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, a new garden or an existing one, this book can guide you through all the stages - from planning and design to planting and maintenance. Nine major garden styles are spotlighted, with complete plant lists, architectural features and suggested accessories. Other sections cover colour in the garden, statuary and ornaments, water gardens, and guidelines for planting with detailed information for all the different regions of Canada.