This practical guide designs and creates captivating winter gardens that set the scene for the rest of the year. The book guides readers through designing new or reworking existing gardens, with winter as the key season. The first part covers design considerations, ideas, and winter garden design, including assessing the site, designing the basic framework, using low light and sparkling colors, pots, containers, and statuary, and winter garden maintenance. The second part provides a detailed catalog of suggested plants and their uses, grouped into evergreens, winter-flowering trees, shrubs, and perennials, including scented ones, shrubs with colored and textured bark, and unusual focal points. This book is meant to inspire both designers and enthusiastic gardeners. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)