Plants for Every Season (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides) [Paperback]

American Horticultural Society (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 2003

Enabling gardeners to plan ahead for a colorful and exciting garden throughout the year, Plants for Every Season is the latest of DK's pocket sized plant guides that show you know what will look good in which season and with what other plants.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (April 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078949437X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789494375
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A genius of a little handbook, beautiful and smart, May 14, 2003

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Patricia Tryon (Longmont, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plants for Every Season (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides) (Paperback)

Without hesitation I would recommend this little (see the dimensions, above) book. It is a quick reference for US gardeners who seek guidance about year-round plantings.

The book sorts plants into six seasons: early spring; late spring; early summer; late summer; autumn; winter. Each plant has a small, but in most cases entirely adequate color photograph and an annotation which includes information about soil moisture preferences or tolerances, preferences or tolerances for sun or shade, hardiness zones and -- this is a pretty new one -- heat zone ratings (zones based on the average number of days with temperatures about 90F; there is a zone map inside the back cover) for plants. Fragrance is also noted, along with expected full size (height and width), and some information about culture and care.

This is not an encyclopaedia of plants; it's more of a digest. In many cases you may want to search out additional information. But what a great place to start. Its small size makes it the book to take on expeditions to nurseries and gardnes. Its durable cover and strongly sewn binding make me happily anticipate years of hard use.

A great little gift for any gardener, including yourself.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, March 31, 2011

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Jennifer (Sumner, WA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Plants for Every Season (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides) (Paperback)

A a novice to growing things (I originated from the desert, now live in the northwest), this book is my garden bible. Simple, easy read and beautiful pictures. When I first moved here, I was unable to identify the things growing in my yard. Thanks to this book, I have learned a great deal and continue to plant and grow things.