I’d like to first thank you for reading this book and supporting this work. Without
the continued support and encouragement of those who follow and use this
reference, it would not have remained so popular all these years.
I’d like to also thank the many organizations that have brought me in to
lecture, thus promoting and enforcing the lessons within these pages. Thanks to
my faithful clients, many of whom have remained with me for countless
years—it has been an honor and a pleasure to design and help you maintain your
gardens and to share them in this book. A huge thanks to the women who have
helped me in all aspects of my business—from my three books, to office work, to
client designs and maintenance, to my own gardens at Hiddenhaven: Virginia
Terry, Amber Darst, Andrea Dunlap, the late Nanette Welch, and the late Antoi-
nette Ellis. Thanks to Hidden Creek Landscaping, especially Jason Cromley, for
installing my designs with respect and patience. Thanks to Chris Baker, owner of
Baker’s Acres Greenhouse, and George Pealer, owner of Millcreek Gardens, for
more than 20 years of growing gorgeous plants for my designs.
As always, thanks to the great people at Timber Press for continuing to believe
in me: my project editor Julie Talbot, senior acquisitions editor Tom Fischer, and
publisher Andrew Beckman. Thanks also to Amy Campion for her assistance in
shaping this new edition and for her beautiful photographs.
And finally, I can’t thank my husband and best friend, Jim, enough for all his
love, constant understanding, ridiculous amount of patience, and never-ending
help in all aspects of our lives. I know I promised more than 16 years ago, “This is
the last book!” Glad you didn’t hold me to it!
sean pound
(Sean Pound)
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