Roy Diblik knows perennials: for 30 years, he’s been growing, studying, and planting them. In his unique approach to designing with perennials, he creates communities of compatible plants that live well together, support each other, and establish quickly to become gorgeous, glorious gardens that require minimal care. In fact, Diblik states with authority that his gardens require an average of 15 to 25 minutes of maintenance every 10 to 14 days.

In Diblik’s first book, he shares his knowledge in an easy-to-follow style that gives the reader immediate access to the Know Maintenance approach — and to gardening success. He offers blueprints for 38 garden options, each presented in convenient grid format and accompanied by a list of the recommended plants. Watercolor illustrations throughout the book represent plants and gardens, and photographs of several of Diblik’s installations provide real-life inspiration.

With Roy Diblik’s Know Maintenance approach to creating small perennial gardens, you’ll save time, energy and precious resources. And the gardens you create will be the pride of your portfolio.