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This informative guide features ideas for improving the garden. Each garden design features a plot plan and plant list, illustrations of the garden as it changes throughout the seasons, expert tips from the designer, and ways to customize the design so that it suits the reader's site and style. There are also hands-on projects to help individualize the garden. The eight projects examined are: foundation planting - climbing plants on trellises; island beds; the colour-theme garden; the shaded garden; the romantic garden - herb and rose garden; the cottage garden; driveway planting; and cross-season planting. Susan McClure is the co-author of "Successful Organic Gardening", "Perennials", "Low Maintenance Landscaping", "Fruits and Berries", "Companion Planting". She is also the sole author of "The Harvest Gardener" and "The Herb Gardener". ... Read more

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pleased
I was very pleased with the condition of the book and the interesting content! ... Read more

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Timothy Leese discusses colourful perennials suitable for a wide range of different garden conditions, such as dry borders, boggy ground, and sun or shade loving plants. Further chapters suggest invaluable ground-covering and foliage plants.' ... Read more

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A-Z of Perennials
This book had very nice pictures. Wonderful pictures of flowers in bloom and/or foliage. It briefly listed size, color, time of bloom, and sun/shade preferences, and then went into explanation at the bottom. I found that helpful for a quick reference on the details of a plant. The author could have listed other details though. Such as, the soil preference,etc. When comparing it to other books, I found that some plant specifications were not accurate, although this book had some nice plants listed that others did not even have. Overall, this book is a helpful book for the gardener or for a landscaper to use a picture book for customers.

Great Helper! :)
I thought this book was really good because it helped me with many things. It really shows you how tto garden also! ... Read more

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A user-friendly guide to the challenges and joys of perennial gardening. The Hills educate and inspire with information that is complete and accessible. ... Read more

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Both the Taylor's Guides to individual plant groups and the Taylor's Weekend Guides on basic techniques and popular gardening styles are highly acclaimed and well established. We now enthusiastically add a quick-reference series for readers who don't have the time or the experience to do their own research. Taylor's 50 Best books highlight the most attractive foolproof plants and include detailed information that every gardener needs in order to grow them. Color photos, full-color drawings, and growing tips make each plant entry useful and complete. Six books introduce the series and cover the most popular plants for backyard gardeners: perennials for sun, perennials for shade, herbs and edible flowers, roses, shrubs, and trees. ... Read more

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Excellent Book for Novice Perennial Gardner
Provides the novice perennial gardener the appropriate choice for sunny areas.Pertinent information is well structured and user friendly.Beautiful illustrations.

A Great Book for Beginning Gardeners
This book tells the novice gardener all they need to know about selecting and planting Perennsials for Sun. Look for the "Top Choices" section that educates the new gardener as to other varieties per species. ... Read more

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Perennials can form a key part of a garden’s structure and are dynamic and colorful plants whose forms and textures can be used to alter moods and influence the way we respond to and use a garden. The first section of this book shows how to create garden schemes with perennials, and the second section looks at the best perennials for year-round planting and color effect. A third section considers how to use perennials in different styles of garden. The book is completed by a list of perennials for special purposes, and an A–Z directory with practical tips on all the plants included in the earlier chapters. ... Read more

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Well worth the read!
There a a boatload of perennial books out there and many of them not so hot. This is an exception. Superior photography with excellent perennial shots showing composition and design. And, it's not just a picture book. The text is well worth the read.

Grand Color Made Easy!
The book was well worth the money; gave me the information I was trying to hone in on about compatible paerennials, how to get the most impact out of your choices, etc.. I'm loving it! ... Read more

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Practical Advice on California Native Gardening
This book is essential to any California gardener who wants to learn how to introduce some of California's many beautiful native perennials into his or her garden.Mr. Keator, a guru of native gardening in California,offers practical advice on selection, propagation and culture of the mostgarden-worthy native perennials.The text is interesting (riveting fornative enthusiasts) and well-written.Only the black-and-white linedrawings and lack of photos leave the reader wanting more. ... Read more

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Select the best plant choices for striking year-round garden displays. Detailed, yet easy-to-follow instructions cover design, planting, care, propagation, and natural pest control. Includes 12 professionally designed garden plans, an illustrated A-to-Z encyclopedia, and special features like creating your own wildflower meadow. ... Read more

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Annuals and Perennials (Sunset Book)
This is an excellent book for anyone who is new to gardening and wanting a simple place to start.It has pictures and placement of perennials, grasses and annuals that you can find locally or use the chart at the back of the book which lists several reputable dealers.It also has instructions on where to place your plants and how to maintain them.The best part is there are several garden plans that I tried and my yard looks amazing! ... Read more

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pictortial guide to perennials
This is definitley the best book I have found on perennials. Contains many pictures that help me to identify plants. I recommend it most highly.

Review of the Pictorial Guide to Perennials
I have used this book over and over again...it is fantastic!A great collection of information. One of benefits that I appreciate is that the book assists you in pronoucing the names of the plants!! This book is one you will want around for a long time to come!!!If you are a gardner this is a must have book!!

Pictorial Guide To Perennials
This fine book conjures up thoughts of those "wish list" seed catalogs that many of us received in the heyday of gardening. The book is designed around making it easy to select, prepare, grow and care for any of the 800 plants discussed. As any avid gardener knows, planning for spring begins the day of the first frost. And to this end, the Pictorial Guide To Perennials is an excellent way to get through the doldrums of a Midwest winter. Accurate color printing of the photos and concise yet informative plant descriptions combines for an easy-to-use format not found in other gardening books. The writing style quickly leads the reader to where they want to go - be it shade gardens or soil preparation. Quick references in the section dividers enables most anyone to find the right plant for their planting climate zone, no matter what the level of sun their yard receives. Well researched and referenced back to both University experts and renowned perennial plant propagators. Read it for the information, or of the fantasy that one day you will have such wonderful plantings as pictured in the book, if only you follow all of the instructions! Good value for the quality received

Pictorial Guide To Perennials
This fine book conjures up thoughts of those "wish list" seed catalogs that many of us received in the heyday of gardening. The book is designed around making it easy to select, prepare, grow and care for any of the 800 plants discussed. As any avid gardener knows, planning for spring begins the day of the first frost. And to this end, the Pictorial Guide To Perennials is an excellent way to get through the doldrums of a Midwest winter. Accurate color printing of the photos and concise yet informative plant descriptions combines for an easy-to-use format not found in other gardening books. The writing style quickly leads the reader to where they want to go - be it shade gardens or soil preparation. Quick references in the section dividers enables most anyone to find the right plant for their planting climate zone, no matter what the level of sun their yard receives. Well researched and referenced back to both University experts and renowned perennial plant propagators. Read it for the information, or of the fantasy that one day you will have such wonderful plantings as pictured in the book, if only you follow all of the instructions! Good value for the quality received ... Read more

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Better Homes and Gardens has issued what may be the perfectbook on perennials. Perennials for Today's Gardens contains allthe details a gardener could need or want: gorgeous, full-page colorphotos of each of the 100 perennials covered; written descriptions ofeach plant; a history of the name and the plant's propagation;planting guidelines (including the correct soil conditions, droughttolerance, sun and shade requirements, spacing and placement tips,friendly companion plantings, and hardiness according to zones); andinformation on related species.

In addition, we get sections ondesign (focusing on color, form, texture, fragrance, luminescence, andseasonality), design partners (shrubs and trees, structure, water,ornaments), garden ecology (pattern, process, light, soil, andmoisture), and "putting it all together" (creating space,combinations, layering). The perennials themselves are grouped intosections on shade, partial shade, and sun, so you immediately knowwhere to look for the perfect plant for that shady backyard spot orthe full sun of the front yard. Perennials will suit thegardener ready to create stunning, easy-care garden plots that willbring joy year after year. --Stefanie Durbin ... Read more

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returned the book
I ordered this book to learn more about the flowers I have planted or would like to have in my flower garden.Well, it wasn't what I was looking for.Most of the flowers are ones I have never even heard of or are the kind that would be expensive.It does have beautiful pictures tho. I returned the book.

Great photos, good information, unusual plants
I have to confess, when I saw "Better Homes and Gardens" on the cover I wasn't expecting much--at most, a rehashing of all the typical, common garden perennials.I was very pleasantly surprised to find a book full of excellent photos and descriptions of many new, uncommon, and unusual garden plants.This book is a great complement to all the other gardening books already out there, and I highly recommend it.Let's hope BH&G continues to put out such high-quality gardening books.

Perennials for Today's Garadens
You're in for a surprise and a real treat when you get past the pretty butuninformative cover and title of this very exciting book.A moredescriptive title would have been Uncommon Perennials for The AdventurousGardener.

The book is filled with page after page of underused and brandnew plants.This feast is served up with the extraordinary plant knowledgeand innovative design ideas that we've come to expect from plantsman anddesigner C.Colston Burrell.

There is something here for every gardenerbut I think especially for those intrepid souls eager to expand their plantand design repertoire (and who isn't).Many of these plants will be new tothe reader - thank goodness!The plant names alone - Anemonopsis,Tricyrtis 'Kohaku', Carex 'Island Brocade', Phygelius 'African Queen' --are enough to drive the gardener straight to the appropriate mailordercatalogue, a list of which is thoughtfully provided in the index.

Don'tbe put off by the new and unusual in Perennials for Today's Gardens. Burrell thoroughly discusses the ferns, hellebores, epimediums, salvias,hibiscus, iris and geraniums that populate our gardens. His clearpresentation on using new plants alongside our mainstays inspires us toactually try those trilliums, primulas and woodland peonies that have beenso tempting but intimidating.

The book's sections on design and gardenecology are extremely well written and useful.In fact this is a greatcourse on garden design.The plant sections of the book are divided intoshade, part shade and sun gardens, and include underused native plants andsome of the newest plants making their way into Western gardens from Chinaand other less explored parts of the world.The photographs are excellent- obviously chosen to show how a plant will really work in the garden.

Ican't praise this book enough.Enjoy!

Better Homes & Gardens Perennials for Today's Gardens
I loved this book, the photographs were simply gorgeous (starting with the cover).There was excellent and practical advice on how to design a garden for the beginner as well as advanced gardener.The best part of the bookwas the author's plant suggestions and usage in the garden.I would highlyrecommend this awesome book and I can't wait to try his suggestions in mygarden. ... Read more

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Ball Perennial Manual is worthwhile reading
Ball Perennial Manual, Jim Nau author..This large gardening book is a very whorthwhile addition to any northern gardeners library. Mr. Nau gives information on selecting, planting, nurturing, and propogating many of the common (and some not so common) plants. Especially helpful is the winter survival tips found at the end of each plant section.The Ball Perennial Manual has tips for any gardener, new and old gardeners will save time and money by reading this very informative manual. ... Read more

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One of the great gardeners of our lifetime has selected more than 200 of his personal favorite plants. Described in the context of their value in the garden, the plants are referenced to literature and horticulture and recalled firsthand by the great gardeners who grew them. In addition, Thomas traces the influences that shaped his own career (including surprising and illuminating nods to paleontology, geology, and music) and shares tips on cultivation from his more than 70 years of experience. ... Read more

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People all around the world enjoy the hobby of gardening. They love planting tiny seeds in the soil and watching them sprout into mature plants. Gardening isn t just for adults, however. Kids can plan, create, and maintain their own gardens, too. Gardening for Kids is rich with ideas and instructions for making water gardens, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, butterfly gardens, and landscape designs. Have you ever wished you could bring a rainbow to your backyard and keep it all summer? If so, you could plant your own perennial garden. It will bring bright colors and beauty to your house year after year, whether you fill a few pots or fill your entire backyard. Follow these step-by-step instructions for planting a perennial garden, from figuring out which plants will grow best where you live to where you should plant each seed. As little green shoots stick up through the dirt to greet the sun and then turn into colorful blossoms, you will be glad for every minute you spent on your garden. It s the best way to capture a rainbow of your very own! ... Read more