Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on bags of mulch and tools you don't really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Even if you don't know annuals from perennials, this illustrated companion will start at square one with advice on selecting, planting, maintaining, and enjoying every plant in your garden.