Ground Rules: 100 Easy Lessons for Growing a More Glorious Garden

Frey's broad horticultural background includes organic vegetable production and management of gardens in California wine country, with an emphasis on environmentally balanced landscape design. A two-time gold-medal winner at the Chelsea Garden Show in London for biodiversity and sustainability, she's also directed the Sonoma State University Sustainable Landscape Program and currently writes gardening columns, lectures, and does consulting. Frey's first book, The Bee-Friendly Garden: Design an Abundant, Flower-Filled Yard That Nurtures Bees and Supports Biodiversity, focused on healthy habitats for pollinators. This new title presents six interrelated sections covering all aspects of planning and growing gardens that support wildlife and are compatible with local environmental conditions. These 100 lessons consider practical landscape design, how to choose and install plants and trees correctly, ways to be water wise, why good soil is critical, means to provide habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and the psychological rewards of creating a personal haven. Following Frey's straightforward instructions should prevent frustrating mistakes and result in a successful garden plan.