Synopses & Reviews
General Content includes: Site and Soil Evaluation-What's Important Gardening Zones-Climate and Microclimates in Your Yard How Plants Grow-Basic Understanding Plant Types: Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Woody Plants, Edibles, Lawns and Ground Covers Water-How to Use it Wisely Planting and Plant Maintenance Sun and Shade Considerations
Your Northeastern Garden: Ground Zero: Soil Amending, Mulching, Fertilizing Design Choices: Formal, Naturalistic and More Plants for Success: Top 50 Plants for Northeastern Gardens Troubleshooting in the Northeastern Garden: Pests, Invaders, Diseases
Synopsis
Titles in the First Garden series are the ideal books for those just getting started in gardening, featuring custom advice for four distinct regions. Each book includes information on site and soil evaluation, plant types, watering, planting and plant maintenance, and sun and shade conditions.
About the Author
Darrell Trout is the author of two previous books. He lives in New York.Rob Proctor is a prolific author, illustrator, photographer, and lecturer -- as well as a columnist for the Denver Post and an instructor at the Denver Botanic Gardens. He lives in Denver, Colorado.