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9781604696721 English 1604696729 Any experienced gardener knows that peren-nials-herbaceous plants that go dormant in fall and return in spring-are the main fabric of an ornamental garden. Trees and shrubs provide architecture, and annuals add a pop of color, but the perennials supply the endur-ing keynotes of texture, shape, color, and form. Selecting the right perennials is an import-ant process that can have long-lasting reper-cussions. "Essential Perennials" provides home gardeners with all the information they need to choose and successfully grow more than 2,700 perennials. This A-to-Z guide is packed with plants that not only offer outstanding foliage, flowers, and forms to the garden, but are also reliable and robust performers in the landscape. Plant profiles include a short description and information on color, bloom time, size, and zone requirements. Each profile is supported by stunning color photography that showcases the flower and foliage that make each plant unique and includes compan-ion plants and design suggestions.", Essential Perennials focuses on what every gardener needs to know to choose from the thousands of perennials available, and care for the ones you already have. This A-to-Z guide is packed with more than 2,700 plants, with each entry listing flower color, bloom time, foliage characteristics, size, and light and temperature requirements. Each profile is supported by stunning color photography that showcases the flower and foliage that make each plant unique., Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted garden experts Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher focus on what every gardener needs to know. For each plant you'll find information on flower col√ season of bloom; foliage characteristics; height and width; light requirements; and hardiness and heat sensitivity. You'll also learn cultural tips, the most outstanding cultivars for each species, and whether a plant has any special requirements or potential problems.
9781604696721 English 1604696729 Any experienced gardener knows that peren-nials-herbaceous plants that go dormant in fall and return in spring-are the main fabric of an ornamental garden. Trees and shrubs provide architecture, and annuals add a pop of color, but the perennials supply the endur-ing keynotes of texture, shape, color, and form. Selecting the right perennials is an import-ant process that can have long-lasting reper-cussions. "Essential Perennials" provides home gardeners with all the information they need to choose and successfully grow more than 2,700 perennials. This A-to-Z guide is packed with plants that not only offer outstanding foliage, flowers, and forms to the garden, but are also reliable and robust performers in the landscape. Plant profiles include a short description and information on color, bloom time, size, and zone requirements. Each profile is supported by stunning color photography that showcases the flower and foliage that make each plant unique and includes compan-ion plants and design suggestions.", Essential Perennials focuses on what every gardener needs to know to choose from the thousands of perennials available, and care for the ones you already have. This A-to-Z guide is packed with more than 2,700 plants, with each entry listing flower color, bloom time, foliage characteristics, size, and light and temperature requirements. Each profile is supported by stunning color photography that showcases the flower and foliage that make each plant unique., Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted garden experts Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher focus on what every gardener needs to know. For each plant you'll find information on flower col√ season of bloom; foliage characteristics; height and width; light requirements; and hardiness and heat sensitivity. You'll also learn cultural tips, the most outstanding cultivars for each species, and whether a plant has any special requirements or potential problems.