by Ian Spence, editor-in-chief H. Marc Cathey DK Publishing, 2004

This lavishly illustrated book is an essential plant-by-plant guide to what to grow in your garden, complete with expert advice to ensure good results. It describes more than 2,500 ornamental plants, from trees and shrubs to herbaceous perennials and climbers, and includes extended features on popular plants such as clematis, lilies, and roses. A section on plant care covers topics such as planting basics, pruning, and pests and other problems. The book also provides lists of suggested plants for challenging situations such as dry shade or heavy soils as well as plants for themes such as rock, herb, or fragrant gardens.

Hardcover - 420 pages
Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches

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