Garden Perennials for the Coastal South - by Barbara J Sullivan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South.Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, an area taking in USDA Zones 7b, 8, 9, and 10.
- Author(s): Barbara J Sullivan
- 288 Pages
- Gardening, Regional
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About the Book
In the first book of its kind to deal solely with the unique challenges and opportunities for growing perennials and other plants in the coastal South, Sullivan, a certified master gardener, combines expert advice with a comprehensive A-to-Z plant guide.Book Synopsis
Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South.Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, an area taking in USDA Zones 7b, 8, 9, and 10. Combining helpful gardening advice with an A-to-Z plant guide that describes more than 1,000 plant varieties and cultivars, Garden Perennials for the Coastal South will become an essential reference for both experienced and novice gardeners in this region.
The book is organized to allow planning a year-round garden or focusing on a particular season. Sections separate subtropical plants, vines, herbs, groundcovers, ferns, heat- and drought-tolerant plants, shade plants, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and annuals, as well as address disease-resistant roses for the region.
More than 200 color photographs illustrate individual plants and provide examples of beautiful landscape design. Rounding out the book's usefulness is information on the basics of landscaping, soil preparation, plant care, propagation, diseases, and pests. Whether you are new to the coastal South or a lifelong resident, you will find Garden Perennials for the Coastal South an indispensable addition to your gardening bookshelf.
Review Quotes
"Aware of the basic problems we face in day-to-day gardening. . . . An A-to-Z plant guide that is concise and useful. . . . Dipping into [this] book is a pleasant and educational experience."
-- "Free Lance Star"
Dimensions (Overall): 10.8 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Gardening
Sub-Genre: Regional
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Theme: South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Format: Paperback
Author: Barbara J Sullivan
Language: English
Street Date: October 13, 2003
TCIN: 88975967
UPC: 9780807854730
Item Number (DPCI): 247-56-8812
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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