A plant-by-plant reference to maintaining perennials shares detailed coverage of how each plant looks throughout the seasons as well as its specific needs and preferences, in an alphabetically arranged guide that also addresses such topics as fertilizing, mulching, and propagating.
How do you keep your perennial beds looking their best, season after season? This comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know, from planning and planting to watering, mulching, pruning, propagating, and more. Author Nancy Ondra also includes an in-depth, plant-by-plant guide showing you how to maintain more than 125 of the most popular perennials, giving specific information on everything from soil requirements to bloom height to preparing plants for winter. Simple, clear instructions paired with beautiful photography by award-winning garden photographer Rob Cardillo make it easy to keep your perennial garden beautiful!
Foreword Welcome!
Part One: Perennial Care Basics Creating an Easy-Care Perennial Garden Caring for Your Perennials Keeping Up Appearances Troubleshooting Perennial Garden Problems