How to Get Started in Northeastern Gardening (First Garden) [Paperback]

Darrell Trout (Author), Rob Proctor (Author)

Book Description

Series: First Garden | Publication Date: February 21, 2005

General Content includes:

• Site and Soil Evaluation-What's Important
• Gardening Zones-Climate and Microclimates in Your Yard
• How Plants Grow-Basic Understanding
• Plant Types: Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Woody Plants, Edibles, Lawns and Ground Covers
• Water-How to Use it Wisely
• Planting and Plant Maintenance
• Sun and Shade Considerations

Your Northeastern Garden:

• Ground Zero: Soil Amending, Mulching, Fertilizing
• Design Choices: Formal, Naturalistic and More
• Plants for Success: Top 50 Plants for Northeastern Gardens
• Troubleshooting in the Northeastern Garden: Pests, Invaders, Diseases

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About the Author

Darrell Trout is the author of two previous books. He lives in New York.

Rob Proctor is a prolific author, illustrator, photographer, and lecturer -- as well as a columnist for the Denver Post and an instructor at the Denver Botanic Gardens. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (February 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591861594
• ISBN-13: 978-1591861591
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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