This exciting new series walks gardeners step by step through the process of planning, planting, and caring for a beautiful, low-maintenance garden. Each book features ten detailed, ready-made garden designs together with all the practical information readers need to take the guesswork out of gardening, including: -- An easy-to-follow "blueprint" that shows where to place each plant-- Lists of the basic tools and the plants needed (most of the gardens feature ten or fewer plant types!)-- Simple step-by-step instructions that explain how to plant each design-- A calendar of care that details routine maintenance required throughout the year-- An entry for each plant, with all its vital statistics and a full-color photograph-- Special boxes that suggest good garden accents, offer substitutions for various plants in the design, or note how the design can be customized for different situations-- A helpful introduction that reviews such gardening basics as how to prepare a garden bed, when to water, and what a plant hardiness zone is (and why it matters)