"All of Sunset's most popular books on garden color have been included: Annuals and perennials, Bulbs, Roses, Container gardening, and Garden designs. Together for the first time, this collection is sure to help you bring visual delights to every bed and border"--Cover, p. [4].

Includes index.

Annuals and perennials. Annuals and perennials on stage ; Annuals and perennials in the garden ; Garden designs ; Planting and care ; Encyclopedia of annuals and perennials -- Bulbs. Here come the bulbs ; Growing bulbs outdoors ; Growing bulbs indoors ; An encyclopedia of favorite bulbs -- Roses. Placing roses in the garden ; Growing healthy roses ; Pruning and training ; More than 390 recommended roses ; Regional recommendations ; Resources and supplies -- Container gardening. The basics ; Entryways ; Decks and porches ; Patios, courtyards, and terraces ; Roof gardens and balconies ; Container plant projects ; Care and maintenance -- Garden designs. Gardening by design ; Common garden situations ; Specialty plantings -- Sunset garden climate zones.