The Winter Garden: Create a Garden that Shines Through the Forgotten Season

by Val Bourne

For many gardeners, winter is simply a season to endure while planning for the coming spring. The rich floral splendor they've enjoyed has given way to dull browns and grays tipped by lonely snow-capped branches. But that doesn't have to there are so many easy and inexpensive ways to add real winter interest to any garden. Two hundred color photographs show the diverse possibilities, along with site-specific design plans. There are suggestions for selecting and caring for a broad assortment of flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees that boast dramatic winter flair, plus professional choices for cold-hardy container plants. Smart tips include using colored stones, adding bronze and wood accents, and maximizing the effect of winter light on plants.

Genres: Gardening

144 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2005

Reviews

[Anna Nesterovich · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found only a few tips that I think attractive, but my, I do wish I could grow Clematis cirrhosa!! I didn't even know there are winter flowering Clematis. But, I'm like two zones too far north :(

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better for someone with a larger garden than mine, but some good tips still. A unique perspective on planning for an attractive winter in the garden rather than just looking at a garden that has passed its prime and waiting until spring to do anything about it.