A Garden Paintbox - by Janet Davis (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The very best gardens are often beautiful expressions of individual taste that reflect the gardener's personal sense of style. Though garden styles vary widely, color is often what we remember most about a garden, whether it's a tumble of sunset-hued flowers spilling out of a brilliant pot, a serene border in blues and pale yellows, or a shady corner woven in a subdued tapestry of greens.

A Garden Paintbox will help beginner, intermediate and even highly experienced gardeners learn how to use color effectively when choosing plants, designing borders and planters, and even sprucing up fences or choosing cushions for your patio. Which colors pair beautifully? What colors look best in shady spots? Which white flowers should I choose for midsummer? If I like mostly white and green, how can I make that interesting? This book will help answer all those questions and more.

A Garden Paintbox is organized by color over 15 chapters. This photo-driven book is visually rich with gorgeous photos, captions and a short introductory chapter on color history and theory -- helping every level of gardener learn how to master color and create visual masterpieces in their own backyard.

About the Author

Janet Davis is a widely published, award-winning freelance writer, photographer and blogger specializing in gardening, nature and travel. She penned a weekly gardening column for the Toronto Sun and, later, the National Post. She is the author of Water in the Garden, and her award-winning stories have appeared in numerous American magazines. Her stunning garden photographs have appeared in numerous books, magazines, websites and packaging.