| Perennials for Northern California Contributor(s): Tanem, Bob (Author), Williamson, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 1551052512 ISBN-13: 9781551052519 Publisher: Lone Pine International OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2002 Annotation: Features over 500 of Northern California's favorite perennials. Includes planting tips, blooming periods and information on choosing plants for specific sites. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, this guide also includes a plant information chart. The authors' common sense and practical wisdom will help you meet the unique gardening challenges of Northern California. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Flowers - Perennials - Gardening | Regional - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Cooking |
| Dewey: 635.932 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.54" W x 8.56" (1.14 lbs) 360 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - California |
| 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 93 different perennials, along with information on 519 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Northern California gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their common sense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground--wet or dry, sunny or shady, coastal or hot interior valley--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 the best perennials for different growing conditions * Over 500 color photographs. |