THE BEST OF EVERYTHING A GARDENER COULD WISH FOR<br> <br> In more than forty years of travel, Stafford Cliff—designer and gardener—has gathered a planet's worth of inspiration on elements to enhance a garden. The result is <em>1000 Garden Ideas</em>, a visual encyclopedia bursting with just about every garden idea ever invented by man or inspired by nature, artfully presented in more than 1000 photographs. <br> <br> Plantings may be the essence of the garden, whether it's a tiny patch in the backyard or acres of land extending for as far as the eye can see. But elements worthy of the planting can take a garden to unique and exciting new heights. <br> <br> With a designer's eye and a gardener's heart, Cliff has assembled an endless array of ideas, from all over the world, to make a garden more personal: fences and pools, paths and benches, statues and waterfalls, borders and bridges— even birdhouses and follies. Within each category are hundreds of illustrated examples, ranging from traditional to contemporary; from simple to complex; from homey and rustic to downright Byzantine. It's all here, whatever your taste, your need, or your fantasy.<br> <br> And if you're breathless with so many choices, Stafford Cliff is there to help you arrive at the best decisions for your own particular space, through a series of questions: <br> <br>•Do you want privacy or maximum light? <br>•Do you envision a contrast to the style of your home or neighborhood, or complete harmony? <br>•Do you prefer peace and quiet, or the soothing sounds of rustling leaves, bubbling water, and bird song? There's glorious visual advice on plants and plantings: what kinds of containers to put them in; how to use them in your space; what to surround them with; and much more. In addition, an extensive list of suppliers makes it possible for you to turn inspiration into reality. If you're a seasoned gardener, or even if you're an aspiring one, this is a book for you, lush with ideas for the garden of your dreams.