Author Coleman and photographer Wright take readers on a colorful and instructive tour of 11 private gardens located throughout the country, from Seattle, Washington, to New York's Upper East Side. In each example, the author explores the challenges the owners faced in designing memorable garden spaces and how they were able to create memorable settings in spaces small and large. The book also includes watercolor schematics of the garden layouts and tips on plant care and planning. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)