Do I prune my hydrangea in the fall or do I wait until early spring?<BR>When is it safe to put out tomatoes?<BR>Can I divide iris now? <P>If you have ever asked yourself questions like these, "Month-by-Month Gardening in Pennsylvania "is for you. Gardening is a journey, not a destination. The day-by-day gardening experiences - planting a few onion sets in the first warm afternoon of spring&#x2026; the surprises - a purple crocus before the snow has even gone &#x2026; the satisfaction - fresh green beans on the dinner table, or tomatoes, bright and red, safely in quart jars &#x2026; these are the things that keep the gardener coming back year after year. <P>"Month-by-Month Gardening in Pennsylvania "is packed with information that explains what needs to be done and when it needs to be done in the Pennsylvania garden. Topics include: <P> The most effective planting techniques.<P> How and when to prune.<P> The best season for fertilizing your lawn.<P> The differences between bare-root, container, and balled-and-burlapped plants.<P> Eleven plant categories, including Annuals, Bulbs, Herbs, Vegetables, Houseplants, Lawns, Perennials, Roses, Shrubs, and Trees.<P> Twelve monthly calendars for each plant category - 132 calendars in all! - that make is easy to find the proper gardening advice. <P>Whatever your gardening interests or the time of year, you can take the guesswork and mystery out of gardening. You will become a more satisfied gardener &#x2026; and your garden will show it!

Never garden alone The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most. When is the best time to plant trees and shrubs? Should I fertilize my lawn now? Is it time to prune my roses? What should I be doing in my garden this month? You'll find the answers to these questions and much more inside. This easy-to-use book highlights each of the ten major plant categories using a monthly format. It guides you through each month of the year, telling you exactly what your garden needs. It is like having an expert in the garden with you all year long. Valuable hints are located throughout the book, and beautiful photographs will inspire you. Written just for gardeners where you live, you can be confident that the information is right for you-and your garden will show it.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 350) and index.