The Right-Size Flower Garden

For the not-so-young gardener, the reality of a bigger is better garden no longer holds the same allure as a small is beautiful one. As we age and our bodies slow down, the demands of the garden can feel overwhelming. What to do? Make smarter use of the space we have and the plants we select, says garden expert Kerry Ann Mendez. In The Downsized Flower Garden, she shares her successful recipe for having a garden we can manage and love again. The goal is ditching 50% of the work by choosing high-value, low-maintenance plants and making simple design changes. You ll learn which plants to switch out, which ones aren t worth the effort, and which tools and practices will take the chore out of gardening. The Downsized Flower Garden is filled with beautiful full-color photos, practical tips, plant this not that lists, and aging-friendly shortcuts to success."