She has arranged by month of interest 272 plants that contribute multiple seasons of interest in the garden--flower, fruit, colorful foliage, evergreen, and bark/texture.

Entries for each plant give you what you need to know--height, spread, foliage/habit, flower/fruit, zone, light and soil requirements, care, uses, problems, insider's tips for success, and other plants in the garden to combine for maximum effect.

Color photos and line illustrations of plants' habits.

-What is very interesting about this book is the fact that it is white type on black paper - very easy to read and really makes the photos stand out!