The Lives of the Great Gardeners orange seasonal interest

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tissue-like flowers in the heat of the summer when little else is blooming

the wicker pattern adds some decorative flair

Try this adorably bright false cypress in rock gardens

Its compact size and rounded habit make it ideal for patio containers

The Lives of the Great Gardeners orange seasonal interestThis book explores the lives and work of forty gardeners who helped shape the way gardens are designed and experienced today. Written by Stephen Anderton, longtime garden writer for The Times, The Lives of the Great Gardeners combines biography, design history, and visual reference. The profiles span different time periods, cultures, and design philosophies. The book is divided into four sections: Gardens of Ideas, Gardens of Straight Lines, Gardens