Growing Perennials in Cold Climates
Author: Mike Heger
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9780816675883
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published: Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary Books, c1998.
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Best Perennials for Sun and Shade
Author: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publisher: Home Grown Gardening
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 1328620085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA quick-reference guide to planting perennials for gardeners with little experience and time Choosing perennials for a garden can be a daunting task, considering that there are thousands of choices. Yarrow? Columbine? Aster? To make the selection easier, this guide profiles the easiest-to-grow and best-performing perennials for both sunny and shady locations. Each plant is shown in a beautiful color photo for easy identification. The photo is accompanied by information on where and how to grow the featured plant, along with horticultural tips to assist in making the perennial-gardening adventure an enjoyable endeavor. From controlling pesky bugs and deadheading to staking tall plants and taking root cuttings, everything a beginning gardener or new homeowner needs to start a garden is here. This colorful, photo-filled book takes the guesswork out of gardening. No trial and error--get it right the first time!
Northern Garden Symphony
Author: Cyndie Warbelow
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Published: 2021-05-15
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 1602234418
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Section I defines the terms that will assure we all have our feet on the ground in the same garden speaking the same language. Section II dives into the concept of perennial design and identifies the most important parameters to consider when choosing the players for a garden symphony. Section III introduces the concept of the Charts as a design tool to keep the garden symphony playing bright and clear all season long. Section IV walks the reader through the step-by-step design of five garden symphonies using the charts as a guide for choosing the players. Appendix A is easy to access, in-depth descriptions of all of the plants listed on the Charts. The last four appendices provide guidance on planning, planting, supplementing color and structure in a perennial garden, and maintaining perennials from season to season"--
Plants for All Seasons
Author: Ursula Buchan
Publisher: Miller/Mitchell Beazley
Published: 1999-01
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781840000511
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreating a garden that has colour, beauty and architectural interest year-round is far easier than many gardeners believe. The secret is to choose versatile plants and to appreciate that brilliant autumn and winter foliage, stems and berries can create just as stunning an effect as spring and summer flowers.
Five-Plant Gardens
Author: Nancy J. Ondra
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 2014-03-11
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 1612120040
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith literally hundreds of choices, it can be overwhelming to decide which perennials to plant in your garden. Nancy J. Ondra takes the stressful guesswork out of perennial garden planning by offering 52 vibrant designs, each made up of only five plants. Ondra tailors each simple design to a specific set of growing conditions, with plenty of tips to help your planting mature. Enjoy gardens full of sun-drenched blooming flowers and shade-loving greenery for years to come.
Perennial Combinations
Author: C. Colston Burrell
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 1999-01-15
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 9780875968063
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers planting plans and plant descriptions to maximize the effects of color in a perennial garden
Tall Perennials
Author: Roger Turner
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0881928895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrow up instead of out with tall perennials. These towering giants spice up borders, create drama, and can stop passers-by in their tracks, leaving them to wonder, What on earth is that? Tall Perennials features Roger Turner's hand-picked selection of high-performing perennials that all check in at over five feet. Spiky and ferocious, statuesque and architectural, bold and brilliantly colored, these are larger-than-life, hardy, and easy-to-grow plants that help create scale and proportion in gardens of any size. Split into two parts, Tall Perennials includes introductory chapters on the plant characteristics and combination ideas. The second part is a plant directory of more than 600 perennials.Whether you are an urban gardener looking to create the illusion of space or just looking for a new and unusual plant, Tall Perennials will help you create impact, surprise, and excitement in your garden.
Perennials All Season
Author: Douglas Green
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780809299881
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith the insider tips offered in this reference, any gardener--from novice to master--can enjoy brilliant beds and borders all season long. Featuring a comprehensive selection guide, this book lets gardeners choose plants that will flower exactly when needed to guarantee uninterrupted splendor. 300+ photos.
The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
Author: Niki Jabbour
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2011-12-14
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1603427856
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEven in winter’s coldest months you can harvest fresh, delicious produce. Drawing on insights gained from years of growing vegetables in Nova Scotia, Niki Jabbour shares her simple techniques for gardening throughout the year. Learn how to select the best varieties for each season, the art of succession planting, and how to build inexpensive structures to protect your crops from the elements. No matter where you live, you’ll soon enjoy a thriving vegetable garden year-round.
Kiss My Aster
Author: Amanda Thomsen
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 2012-01-01
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1603429867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombines illustrations with advice and suggestions for creating a garden tailored to personal specifications, including planting privacy hedges, laying out flower beds, building a patio, and digging a duck pond.
