| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
viii, 293 p. : color illus. ; 26 cm. |
| Contents |
Preface and Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Through the seasons in the lush, dry garden -- Through the seasons in the shaded garden -- Foliage in the garden -- Roses for realists -- Hail, drought, and deer -- Annuals and biennials : prolific season spanners -- Flowers with fortitude : long-blooming performers -- Autumn in the garden : the reprise -- The winter garden : myth or reality? -- Portraits of one hundred indispensably undaunted plants -- Appendix -- Index. |
| Summary |
"Pioneering plantswoman, garden designer, and author Lauren Springer Ogden disproves the adage, "You can't improve on a classic." Her gorgeous new edition of this best-selling book includes: 375 new full-color photographs ; 100 portraits of underused, exceptional plants ; "Information on drought-tolerant and deer-resistant plants ; "Discussions on weeds, sustainability, and adaptability."--From publisher description. |
| Subject |
Natural landscaping -- United States.
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Landscaping -- United States.
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Natural landscaping.
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Landscape plants -- United States.
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Landscape plants.
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Gardening -- United States.
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Gardening.
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Gardens -- United States.
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Gardens.
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| Added Title |
Planting for weather-resilient beauty |
| ISBN |
9781555917074 (pbk.) |
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1555917070 (pbk.) |
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