This extensively illustrated book presents a new style of gardening that allows the gardener to work with nature to harness an area's natural ability to maintain its own health and stability. The author explains how to transform any size of outdoor space into a natural, living sanctuary that benefits our health, our communities, and the planet. [From back cover]

This extensively illustrated volume offers spectacular gardens across Europe, and discusses the various features of garden design, for gardens large and small, formal and natural, set against woodlands or grand homes, and even some kitchen gardens.

With nature as your guide, your dream garden is within reach. This incredible garden rarely needs weeding, pruning, watering, fertilizing, or mowing. Keeping it beautiful and healthy will take less time, money, and energy than you're spending now. Transform your garden into a haven for beneficial bees, birds, and butterflies, and it will produce the most flavorful edibles and nurture native plants to their full potential. [From publisher's description]...