Tulip Time: Thousands of tulips spring with a spectacular, multi-color display.

Variations on a Theme: A garden composed around a single kind of flower provides star power.

Time for a Garden: Thanks to easy-care plants, these homeowners have plenty of time to relax.

Planting by Nature: Self-sowing plants blanket beds with fruitful seeds for an ongoing show.

Fields of Color:  A Cut-flower farm is flush with floral inspiration and petal-packed color.

Rooms with Blooms: Find out how intimate garden rooms enliven a simple suburban backyard.

Chapter 2. Country Charm.

All in the Family: Annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs mingle in this country retreat.

Country in the City: A rustic garden shed takes center stage in an urban backyard.

Just Right: Minnesota homeowners design a garden perfectly suited for its setting.

Vintage Treasures: A mix of collectibles and perennials provides a recipe for success.

Cozy Causal: This Wisconsin garden proves that any yard can be a free-flowing retreat.

Chapter 3. Shaded Sanctuaries.

Sweet Serenity: Soothing colors transform an Alabama garden into a peaceful oasis.

Shady Characters: A wonderfully diverse palette of plants doesn’t need much sun to shine.

Embrace Shade: Under a canopy of nearly 50 trees, a suburban yard blooms with interest.

Woodland Wonder: A century-old home and woodsy landscape offer an escape from the city.

Going All Out: Focusing on foliage brings a riot of tone and texture to a backyard garden.

Chapter 4. Formal Elegance.

Rooted in History: Formal lines and classic garden style grow with abandon in South Carolina.

Simple Geometry: Symmetry and bright white blooms create an air of relaxed formality.

Stately Grace: Design ideas borrowed from grand European gardens add instant history.

Soft-Focus Formality: See how these homeowners knock off the hard edges of formal design.

Landscape Revival: Old granite and new ideas transform a tired yard into an inviting retreat.

Chapter 5. Tropical Flair.

Bold and Beautiful: In this lively garden, the best elements whisper like soft tropical breezes.

Tropical Paradise: Find out how exotic elements can create an outdoor paradise anywhere.

Push the Limits: Tender shrubs and perennials and hardy plants become ideal partners.

Water World: This landscape proves you can never have too much water in a garden.

Chapter 6. Front Yard Focus.

Festive Entrance: A California courtyard welcomes guests with color-drenched style.

A Winning Entry: This color-rich garden replaces as tired lawn and revives an Atlanta home.

Front and Center: Low-maintenance plants make gardening out front a cinch.

Welcome Walkway: A brick lined with blooms greets visitors in style.

Terraces and steps turn an imposing slope into a flower-filled entry.

Chapter 7. Asian Influence.

A Touch of the East: Simple design elements help this garden enjoy a quiet serenity.

Incline Opportunity: A screen house on stilts makes optimum use of a sloping yard.

Blurring the Lines: This front courtyard seamlessly blends indoors and out.

Now & Zen: The simple beauty of nature creates a sport for peaceful retreat.

Chapter 8: Backyard Retreats.

Panoramic Oasis: An innovative pool and spa anchor this family-friendly backyard.

Contemporary Vibe: Concrete blocks create the bones of an inviting, modern landscape.

Kick Back: An inviting back porch provides a perfect perch for enjoying the view.

Quiet Reflections: Multiple seating areas and water features encourage relaxation.

Hillside Sculpture: A garden carved out of a hillside becomes a work of art.

Chapter 9. Cottage Style.

In Living Color: Cheerful color bursts from every corner of this flower-filled retreat.

Charming, with Class: See how garden can be exuberant and fun, without getting out of control.

Relaxed Attitude: Bountiful blossoms and striking structures create this gracious garden.

Cultivated Cottage: This cottage garden tiptoes on the edge of estatehood with English accents.

Simple Delights: Flowers of every size showcase sweet fragrance and delight the senses.

Inviting Getaway: A cozy Georgia garden filled with color serves as an everyday retreat.