Author: Barbara W. Ellis
Publisher: Storey Books, 2003
Soft Cover, 8.25″x11.0″, 182 pages

This is a beautifully bound book with heavy cover and thick pages color illustrations and photography on each page. It is a great guide for transforming that shady corner of your yard into a lush, inviting place for relaxation, reflections, and recreation. Expert gardener Barbara W. Ellis offers 20 creative plans for turning shady nooks into colorful outdoor livings spaces. From a patio adjoining the house to a wooded spot next to the flower garden, Shady Retreats has a plan to fit your landscape.