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Overview
Graham Rice presents his expert's choice of the best traditional varieties of annuals, along with the finest of modern introductions and some less familiar plants which deserve to be grown more widely. He explains what makes annuals work well together, in sun or shade, in borders, bedding schemes, and containers; and he gives comprehensive instruction on raising annuals, planting, and care. Discovering Annuals contains all the inspirational planting ideas and practical information you need to transform your garden with these alluring plants.Editorials
Steve Silk
Discovering Annualsprofiles more than 60 garden-worthy species raised easily from seed. It features superb commentary on different seed strains, thoughtful ideas for using annuals in great plant combinations and loads of luscious photos. There is also enough solid information on annual gardening techniques and seed starting to help anyone get these plants ready for their day in the sun.— Fine Gardening
Booknews
British author and gardening specialist Graham Rice sings the praises of annuals with the refrain, "color, color, color." Vibrant photographs demonstrate some creative and thoughtful combinations of unusual annuals and old favorites. Rice includes planting instructions and other practical information. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)Book Details
Published
March 15, 1999
Publisher
Timber Press
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780881924657