| Perennials for Illinois Contributor(s): Aldrich, William (Author), Williamson, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 1551053780 ISBN-13: 9781551053783 Publisher: Lone Pine International OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2003 Annotation: Over 500 perennials suitable to the Illinois climate are featured in this must-have guide to the garden. You'll find tons of practical advice on planting, growing, recommended varieties, problems and pests. The text is complemented by over 500 full-color photographs. A Quick Reference Chart provides information at a glance on color, blooming, height, hardiness, as well as light and soil requirements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Regional - Midwest (ia, Il, In, Ks, Mi, Mn, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi) - Gardening | Flowers - Perennials - Gardening | Reference |
| Dewey: 635.932 |
| Series: Perennials for . . . |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.56" W x 8.42" (1.08 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Illinois |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 92 different perennials, along with information on 569 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Illinois gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their commonsense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year: * Flower and foliage colors * Height and spread ranges * Blooming periods * How and when to start your plants * Planting strategies * Light, water and nutrient needs * Choosing perennials for any location--wet or dry, clay or sandy, sunny or shady * Over 450 color photographs. |