Includes bibliographical references (p.334) and index.

Single-color combinations -- Warm-color combinations -- Cool-color combinations -- Contrasting-color combinations -- Color echo combinations -- Color theme garden designs -- Spring combinations -- Early summer combinations -- Late summer combinations -- Fall/winter combinations -- Garden designs for all seasons -- Combinations for sun -- Combinations for partial shade -- Combinations for shade -- Combinations for heavy clay soil -- Combinations for sandy soil -- Combinations for wet sites -- Garden designs for special growing conditions -- Soothing woodland wildflowers -- Lively meadow perennials -- Perennials down by the seashore -- Perennial companions for water gardens -- Garden designs for wild sites -- Combinations to attract hummingbirds and butterflies -- Fragrant and evening combinations -- Combinations for cutting and drying -- Garden designs for fun -- Garden plot plans.