The Prairie Garden: Seventy Native Plants You Can Grow in Town or Country

Smith, J. Robert; Smith, Beatrice S.

ISBN 10: 0299083047 / ISBN 13: 9780299083045

Published by University of Wisconsin Press, 1980

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0299083047I5N00

Synopsis:

Prairie plants are among the toughest of all ornamentals. While they fascinate gardeners with their beauty and versatility, they require little maintenance. They are highly resistant to insect and disease damage, and they need not be replanted every year.

    In recent years, the idea of growing prairie plants has gained increasing appeal among gardeners. Bob and Beatrice Smith have prepared this practical growing guide—based on their more than fourteen years of experience and experimentation—for all people who wish to grow prairie plants. The Smiths, who have grown all the plants they discuss here, share their wealth of experience with the reader. They recommend the best sites, tell how to plan and prepare the site and how to treat and plant seeds, and share important tips on propagation, transplanting, and managing the prairie garden or landscape. To aid in both planning and identification, the book includes full-color illustrations of all seventy plants.  

About the Author:

J. Robert Smith, long an enthusiastic gardener, has been associated with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for more than thirty years. He retired from his position as Administrator of Wildlife, Forestry, and Recreation in 1974. He and Beatrice have been operating Prairie Nursery for nine years, producing prairie seeds and plants commercially and conducting experimental research in this area.
 

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Prairie Garden: Seventy Native Plants ...
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket