Practical Guide to Home Landscaping by Reader's Digest

Practical inspiration for every corner of the garden.

Good Condition – Light shelf and edge wear with minor rubbing to the cover corners; binding appears firm and overall presents very well.

First published by Reader's Digest and drawn from decades of landscaping expertise, this comprehensive guide covers everything from planning and planting to construction and materials — offering ideas for making the most of a garden of any size. Packed with design possibilities for trees, shrubs, ground covers, lawns, terraces, decks, and patios, it's arranged so readers can dip in for a quick fix or work through it as a complete landscaping education. Illustrated throughout with clear diagrams and photographs, it blends timeless design principles with practical, DIY-friendly advice — the kind of reliable reference that's found a permanent home on many a gardener's bookshelf.