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Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs : An Illustrated Encyclopedia
by Michael A. Dirr
ISBN: 0881924040
Extensive array of trees and shrubs suitable for planting in Zones 3-8. Fabulous pictures of flowering and other seasonal interest of plants. Almost a Bible for serious gardeners. Consult your library’s copy unless you are landscaping a large area or want a lasting gardening resource.
Plants That Merit Attention : Shrubs (Plants That Merit Attention, Vol 2)
by Garden Club of America, Nancy Peterson Brewster (Editor), ja Poor, Janet Meakin Poor
ISBN: 0881923478Varieties of lesser known shrubs categorized by their landscape values: winter interest, evergreen; fall color, etc. Makes selections of stand-out, "extra credit" plants easy.
The Easy-Care Gardening Expert (Expert Series)
by D. G. Hessayon
ISBN: 0903505444Good information about shaping and minimizing care of lawns. You don't have English Sundays, so forget about the vegetable and rose gardening. Always select plants from U.S. source lists; American plants are used to the harsh sun and longer summers here. Read my review at Amazon.com.
Shortcuts for Accenting Your Garden : Over 500 Easy and Inexpensive Tips
by Marianne Binetti, Sandra Webb (Editor)
ISBN: 0882668293If your garden party is next week-end, you can get some tips from this book. Before using plant recommendations, check their care requirements with another source. Some of their quick-grow plants take a lot of effort to curb or remove later.
Right Plant, Right Place
by Nicola Ferguson
ISBN: 0671523961Plants sorted by climatological, color and seasonal attributes make selecting good candidates for specific sites easy. The lists of plants are also described in size order. Always check a second source for plant care information as maintenance needs are sketchy here.
The Four-Season Landscape : Easy-Care Plants and Plans for Year-Round Color (Rodale Garden Book)
by Susan A. Roth
ISBN: 087596740XThis book is a marvelous introduction to one of the basic tenets of Career-Girl Gardening: year-round interest. There are plenty of planting guides and depictions of plants that retain attractiveness and interest over long periods and even through winter. Since plants cost about the same no matter how long they are effective, you might as well use specimens that show their value all year long.
Perennial All-Stars : The 150 Best Perennials for Great-Looking, Trouble-Free Gardens
by Jeff Cox
ISBN: 0875967809Information on each plant includes: how to grow it; how to propagate it; site suggestions; and co-stars or accompanying plants are described in detail. The chosen plants are also indexed by season of bloom; heights; climate; foliage; fragrance; butterfly and hummingbird attractiveness; and deer resistance.