Featuring the perennials for the Lower Midwest, this book suggests 101 perennials that can do well, and with which one can create a base for a garden. It includes photographs - one portrait and one... This description may be from another edition of this product.
The format of this good looking book is very useful: each plant on a page, with a facing page picture. Haggard isn't trying to be exhaustive, but point out the 100 of so perennials he has found work best in the Lower Midwest. As such, its very useful, and has been a major resource for my garden. Each page is well written so it doesn't feel like a boring reference work. He still manages to get the information on sun, soil and water needs for every plant. It's a bit dated now, there are newer varieties that might work better. But still, for a beginning gardener, this is the place to start. One note, this book doesn't contain roses or shrubs, but his newest book tackles them.
Helpful book for lower midwest gardeners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
I found this book to be very informative and well organized. I have found few books that address gardening for the lower midwest ( I live in Southeast Missouri). While this book addresses only perennials, it is worth adding to your gardening library if you live in this area
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