Covering much of the South, including all of Louisiana and parts of Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, this informative compilation explains proper gardening procedures for these generally low-lying, humid subtropical areas. Along with a wide variety of instructions on pruning, propagation, and planting everything from vines to flowering plants to grasses, this insightful gardening directory advises the reader on the composition of acceptable garden loam, soil preparation, and fertilizer use.
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In this extensive guide to creating a flourishing Southern garden, Mary B. Stewart administers gardening advice garnered through her personal experiences. Covering much of the South, including all of Louisiana and parts of Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, this informative compilation explains proper gardening procedures for these generally low-lying, humid subtropical areas. Along with a wide variety of instructions on pruning, propagation, and planting everything from vines to flowering plants to grasses, this insightful gardening directory advises the reader on the composition of acceptable garden loam, soil preparation, and fertilizer use. The author also presents information on how to deal with the South's varied soil types, such as the red clay in Alabama and the rich black muck in Florida. With a comprehensive garden calendar that displays a monthly guide of suggested gardening activities, this collection of gardening gems comes complete with instructions, illustrations, and diagrams.
About the Author
Stewart refers to gardening as a "delightful therapy." She wrote her gardening book, The Southern Gardener, as a response to her own love of gardening and as an answer to the many questions people have asked her over the years.
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