Author and garden designer Susan Mcclure collaborated with three other talented garden designers to create ten fabulous perennial gardens. They've selected the perennials in their designs from a collection of 60 perennials chosen especially because they are versatile, tough, long-lived, and beautiful. The results are exciting gardens that are naturally low-maintenance, because the plants are easy to care for and resistant to pest and disease problems.McClure also tells you how to adapt each of the designs to suit yards that are large or small, sunny or shady. She explains how to work with each garden to make it fit just right in your unique gardening conditions. Plus, she describes how to make simple and fun garden projects - like building a simple trellis or making a dried flower wreath - that add a new dimension of enjoyment to your gardening. Read Less