American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Herb Gardens [Paperback]

Richard Rosenfeld (Author)

Book Description

Series: AHS Practical Guides | Publication Date: April 26, 1999

Introducing a new series of practical guides on important gardening topics. A new generation of gardening reference titles, the AHS Practical Guides present the practical know-how of the American Horticultural Society in compact, attractive guides that address specific gardening topics. From popular plants and plant groups to garden design and planning solutions, these books answer every gardener's needs. With new photography, fresh ideas, straightforward text, and the finest horticultural information, the AHS Practical Guides inspire confidence and ensure success. Practical information in a compact format, with more than 250 color photos in each guide Includes clearly explained projects for the less experienced or busy gardener.

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Amazon.com Review

Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Herb Gardens is an ideal title for those looking to have gardens as useful as they are beautiful. From a simple kitchen window box to a traditional, boxwood-trimmed garden, you'll explore all kinds of options for dealing with different styles and climates, and find direction for growing healthy plants and creating your own unique haven.

Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the home improvement novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--no skipping such detail work like proper bed preparation or planning for seasonal climate changes. The aim of this book is to get you professional-quality results, and if you follow directions carefully, you'll get the job done beautifully. The plant listings supply plenty of ideas for all climates and special needs, and new gardeners will find all kinds of useful tips.

Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed, and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking for a small window box full of medicinal choices for homemade herbal teas or planning a full-scale formal extravaganza, you'll find options for all your projects that will combine your specially chosen plants with striking edgings of surprising textures and materials. --Jill Lightner

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (April 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789441500
• ISBN-13: 978-0789441508
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,845,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have resource for any herb gardener!, May 1, 2000

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This review is from: American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Herb Gardens (Paperback)

Having grown and studied herbs for years, I was excited to come across this book. Not only does it offer a brief overview of the history of herbs, but it includes step-by-step instructions for how to build formal and casual herb gardens; how to properly care for your herbs as they grow and after they are picked; and an encyclopedic look at some of the most popular herbs and their recommended uses (culinary, medinical, decorative, etc.). This is THE book for anyone planning an herb garden. True, there are other herb books that list practically every herb in existence, but for the regular, every-day gardener, this is your best bet!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Attractive and Practical, February 18, 2000

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This review is from: American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Herb Gardens (Paperback)

This is a gem of a book. Small, concise, and beautiful to look at, with practical, easy to follow directions on how design your herb garden. Step-by-step directions for in ground or container gardens that are appealing to the eye and the palate. You won't be disappointed.