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Perennial Gardening Guide
by: John M. Valleau
publisher: Valleybrook Intl Ventures Inc, published: 2003-03
ASIN: 0969948328
sales rank: 1365280
price: $160.94 (new), $9.51 (used)
Newly revised, this fourth edition of Heritage Perennials' 'Perennial Gardening Guide' provides concise descriptions of over 1,500 varieties of perennials, hardy ferns, ornamental grasses and herbs. This edition greatly expands the third by adding hundreds of new photographs and recently introduced perennials and grasses.

Published by one of North America's leading growers and producers of perennials, the book is an authoritative, yet easy to read and enjoy, guide to perennials and other herbaceous garden plants. The book provides a basic introduction to perennials, ferns, grasses and herbs, and then goes on to list and describe many of the varieties available to gardeners in North America today. Plants are described as to their best locations, height and spread and bloom time, along with special use attributes. Basic information regarding pests and diseases, as well as winter protection and pruning, etc. is provided where needed.

Over 600 full color photographs are included, which simplifies plant selection and identification. An index helps to match Latin to common names, as well as cross referencing older and newer Latin names.


Perennials for the Southwest: Plants That Flourish in Arid Gardens
by: Mary Irish
publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, published: 2006-03-01
ASIN: 0881927619
sales rank: 530123
price: $16.28 (new), $13.10 (used)
Drawing upon her vast knowledge of perennials and how they perform in the arid Southwest, Mary Irish has produced the definitive guide for gardeners who want to create lush, colorful gardens while keeping artificial irrigation to a minimum. This book will help Southwest gardeners meet the challenge of growing perennials successfully by providing inspired, practical information on how to design dry-climate gardens and an A–Z guide to 156 proven plants. Each entry includes the plant’s scientific and common names, distribution, cultural needs, drought tolerance, and ornamental characteristics. Written in a clear, reader-friendly style and profusely illustrated with sparkling color photographs, this invaluable volume makes Irish’s expertise available to every gardener.

Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials (Timber Press Pocket Guides)
by: W. George Schmid
publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated, published: 2004-12-01
ASIN: 0881927090
sales rank: 380934
price: $5.21 (new), $4.75 (used)
Shady corners in gardens, long considered difficult sites, provide superb growing conditions for hundreds of unique and diverse plants, including some with gorgeous flowers. Moving beyond the traditional hostas and ferns, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials provides descriptions of more than 1000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in the shade garden. The accessible text, illustrated with 310 photographs, includes definitions of shade intensities, basic information on cultivation, maintenance, and pests and diseases as well as lists of plants for specific landscape uses. The convenient format makes this pocket guide an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden center.

Perennials: The Complete Guide to Designing, Choosing, and Maintaining Easy-Care Plants
by: Sally Roth
publisher: Readers Digest, published: 2008-01-31
ASIN: 076210841X
sales rank: 728037
price: $9.24 (new), $1.41 (used)
Garden the easy way! Create a low-maintenance garden that bursts with beauty year after year! Take advantage of the easy and economical nature of planting and caring for perennials. Get tips on the history, character, and growing habits for over 100 plants, plus inspiring design ideas!

Practical Gardening: Sensible Solutions for Down to Earth Gardeners
by: Annis Ward Jackson
publisher: SunnyBrick Publishers, published: 2010-06-07
ASIN: B003QHZ2Q6
sales rank: 58694
This book is made up of a series of 14 previously published articles on gardening. These articles cover a wide variety of topics including container gardening, garden pests, herbs, hostas, garden tools and growing zones. As the title says, they contain practical advice on many aspects of home gardening.

The author has been an avid gardener for many years and conducts workshops on growing herbs and hostas. Gardening is one of the favorite pass times of her murder mystery detective, Rachel Myers.

The Complete Perennials Book
by: Ortho
publisher: Ortho, published: 2003-01-01
ASIN: 0897214919
sales rank: 546215
price: $29.35 (new), $1.24 (used)
This book combines in-depth information on using, selecting, and growing perennials with inspiring photographs in one easy-to-navigate package.

From start to finish, this is the handbook on creating beautiful perennial beds

• Design inspiration

• Colorful garden plans

• In-depth care instructions

At-a-glance charts simplify buying decisions

• Plants by size and shape

• Flower color and bloom season

• Materials for mulching

An all-new edition written for gardeners from novice to expert

• Comprehensive plant-selection guide

• Techniques for growing success

• Planning a garden for year after year of beauty


Perennial All-Stars: The 150 Best Perennials for Great-Looking, Trouble-Free Gardens
by: Jeff Cox
publisher: Rodale Books, published: 2002-10-25
ASIN: 0875968899
sales rank: 596663
price: $45.00 (new), $40.48 (used)
No longer must you waste your time or money browsing catalogs or wandering the aisles of your local garden center. How often have you ended up with perennials that dont live up to the breathtaking photos that convinced you to buy the plants in the first place? Garden expert and HGTV host Jeff Cox takes the guesswork out of shopping for perennials by selecting 150 of the most beautiful, top-performing plants based on attributes such as bloom time, ease of care, disease resistance, and fall color. A Perennial Plant Finder helps you find the ideal plants for your garden whether you live in Palm Springs or Portland. Youll also find suggestions for hard-to-plant conditions like heavy shade with acid soil or drought-prone gardens with alkaline soil. This all-star lineup is pictured in 260 full-color photographs that show each plant plus how each looks in garden combinations with other great plants.

Perennial Gardening in Texas
by: Alan Dean Franz
publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing, published: 2005-05-25
ASIN: 1589791150
sales rank: 872799
price: $26.87 (new), $17.87 (used)
Texans tend to do most things with their own special flare, and gardening is no exception. Expert Alan Dean Franz offers a guide for gardeners hoping to create a truly Texas plot.

Perennials (Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening)
by: James Underwood Crockett
publisher: Henry Holt & Co (P), published: 1986-04
ASIN: 0030085233
sales rank: 601876
price: $94.88 (new), $0.19 (used)

Pictorial Guide to Perennials
by: Jane Coleman Helmer
publisher: Thunder Bay Press, published: 2008-05-01
ASIN: 1933272171
sales rank: 492327
price: $13.40 (new), $13.42 (used)

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