Perennials - Gardening, Regional Gardening - General & Miscellaneous, Midwestern & Great Plains Region - Gardening
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Overview
Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 84 different perennials, along with information on 681 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Michigan gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors' common sense and garden wisdom will help you transform any patch of ground--wet or dry, sunny or shady, lakeside or inland--into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year:• Flower and foliage colors
• Height and spread ranges
• Blooming periods
• How and when to start your plants
• Planting strategies
• Light, water and nutrient needs
• Choosing the best perennials for different growing conditions
• Over 500 color photographs.
Synopsis
Veteran garden writers Nancy Szerlag of the Detroit News and Alison Beck have created a beautifully photographed book that features over 681 perennials suited to Michigan's climate and growing conditions. Tips on planting, growing, recommended varieties, and problems and pests are included. A Quick Reference Chart provides at-a-glance information on color, blooming, height, hardiness, and light and soil requirements.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 2002
Publisher
Lone Pine Publishing USA
Pages
344
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781551053455