Growing the Northeast Garden: Regional Ornamental Gardening - Softcover

Keys, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604694483 ISBN 13: 9781604694482

Publisher: Timber Press (OR), 2015

Synopsis

Plant selection and garden style are deeply influenced by where we are gardening. To successfully grow a range of beautiful ornamental plants, every gardener has to know the specifics of the region's climate, soil, and geography.

Gardeners in the northeast are lucky--the regular summer rain, gorgeous summer blooms, and stunning fall color make it an ideal place to garden. But there are drawbacks, like hot and humid summers, bitterly cold winters, and mosquitos. TThe practical and beautiful Growing the Northeast Garden starts with a comprehensive overview of the weather and geography of the area, along with regionally specific advice on zones, microclimates, soil, pests, and maintenance. Profiles of the best trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs offer hundreds of plant suggestions, along with complete information on growth and care.

About this title

Product Description:

Andrew Keys and Kerry Michaels divulge how to grow all-year ornamental gardens specifically suited for the Northeast. Learn the region s myriad climates, geography, soils, and other distinct influences and how to work with them. Follow the specially compiled A-Z plant guide to find the Northeast s best choices, and use stunningly photographed, site-specific design solutions for inspiration. For gardeners inNew York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Southeast Ontario, Ottawa, and the Maritime Provinces."

Review:

"You'll find out the best plants for the region year-round, and which ones you want for a show in early to midsummer, late summer to fall, and winter. Toward the back of the book, there are case studies of seven gorgeous northeast gardens that will give you inspiration to get going on that garden plan." --Garden Design Online

"Growing the Northeast Garden is the perfect book for a beginning gardener...offers clear, concise information on design, growing and potential pests." --Portland Press Herald

"This book addresses many issues that gardeners have to deal with in our area of the country and offers plant suggestions for different zones and soil conditions." --Gettysburg Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1604694483
• ISBN 13: 9781604694482
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304