Tough Plants for Northern Gardens Low Care, No Care, Tried and True Winners

by Rushing, Felder

• ISBN13: 9781591860631
• ISBN10: 1591860636
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Summary

The northern garden, with its unique growing conditions, presents gardeners with a major challenge. Many popular plants simply do not grow well in colder climates. Now, this easy-to-use guide for northern gardens gives you step-by-step instructions on choosing and caring for more than 150 low-maintenance plants and shrubs that thrive in colder climates including... Annuals Perennials Vines Shrubs TreesIn addition, you'll discover other important gardening basics for maximum results... The benefits of one-time soil preparation The secret of summer and winter mulching The "less is more" fertilization technique that keeps your plants in perfect shape The best methods for irrigation Tips on keeping your plants pest free without over-using traditional pest controlsTough Plants for Northern Gardens ...your solution for a beautiful, healthy, low-care garden.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 6
Green Side Up	p. 7
Annuals That Endure	p. 25
Unbeatable Bulbs	p. 51
Grasses with Gumption	p. 77
Low-Maintenance Lawns	p. 87
Perennials That Prevail	p. 95
Potted Plants	p. 135
Steadfast Shrubs	p. 155
Stouthearted Trees	p. 193
Vines with Vigor	p. 213
Bibliography	p. 229
Garden Lingo	p. 229
Glossary	p. 230
Photo Credits	p. 231
Meet the Author	p. 232
Index	p. 233
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