9781580114202: Perennials (Smart Guide)

Synopsis

A superb guide to using perennials to create a stunning garden year after year. With their beautiful blooms coming out year after year, perennials can be a gardener's best friend - because you know what to expect in terms of color, flowers, and textures, they can be used to provide a basic structure for all types of gardens."Smart Guide: Perennials" provides expert information on designing gardens, improving soil conditions, planting, fertilizing, and maintain perennials and bulbs, as well as advice on selecting the right plants for your garden, basic gardening techniques and how to deal with common garden pests and diseases.This volume also includes: tips on growing plants from seeds and transplants; a gallery of popular perennials and bulbs; and, complete glossary & index.

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About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

From the Back Cover

This SmartGuide® shows you how to create beautiful gardens with perennials and bulbs

• Guides to picking the best plants for your yard
• Over 350 color photographs and illustrations
• Clear, concise step-by-step planting instruction
• Tips that save time, effort, and money
• Essential information to help you design gardens and borders, improve the soil, and maintain your plants

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