Plant Lover's Guide to Asters - Hardcover

Picton, Helen; Picton, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1604695188 ISBN 13: 9781604695182

Publisher: Timber Press, 2015

Synopsis

The Pictons have been growing asters for many years and choose the best classic and new cultivars for most gardening situations. Vibrant colour photographs showcase the variety of habits and colours available and an extensive resource lists where to see and buy these lovely plants.

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Review:

"The Pictons are passionate experts in the field...Their book, The Plant Lover's Guide to Asters recommends the best varieties and designs for different growing conditions, along with color combinations that work well, and in-depth advice on planting and maintenance." --NYBG Plant Talk

From the Back Cover:

Asters are the ultimate easy-to-grow, late-season plants. They produce daisy-shaped flowers in gorgeous rich shades of pink, purple, and blue and excel in a wide range of garden conditions, lending themselves to formal and naturalistic gardens alike. Paul and Helen Picton have been growing asters for decades and recommend the most garden-worthy species and varieties along with tips for growing, propagating, and designing with these rewarding plants.

The Plant Lover's Guide books offer a rich source of information on both new and classic garden plants. Written by enthusiastic experts, they recommend the best varieties for different situations, inspire ideas for new plant combinations, and are packed with resources for the home gardener. These gorgeous guides celebrate the beauty of each plant and form a comprehensive library that every plant lover will want to own.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1604695188
• ISBN 13: 9781604695182
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248