Create a dazzling backyard without the designer price tag! Think you can't afford a "Dream Backyard"? Think again! Budget Backyard Makeovers, from the editors of Birds & Blooms, is crammed with ideas for turning your yard into a showplace - without breaking the bank! You'll find all of this, and more, inside: Homeowners share secrets for finding free materials, creating low-cost paths and ponds, saving money on plants and more! More than 30 detailed, "how-I-did-it" stories with stunning photos and foolproof garden plans that you can follow. Complete instructions for 6 inexpensive backyard projects, including a soothing backyard fountain you can make in 2 hours! Advice for landscaping in difficult conditions, like steep slopes, small spaces and arid climates. Dozens of prize plant picks for all growing conditions, each with its own color photo and detailed growing advice. BONUS! A Backyard Planning Kit that includes 50 expert tips to creating your best garden ever, 3 no-fail garden plans, and must-have planning basics like grid paper, journal pages, a budget estimator and MORE!