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Treasury of Gardening

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I bought a copy of this book in 1996 and have found it invaluable in choosing plants for landscaping my yard. I'm not that great with choosing plants for my yard and getting them to grow. This book has changed all that. The plants they recommend for my area grow and flourish. The descriptions, as far as height, width, durability, etc have not failed me yet.

I get compliments on my yard from all of my neighbors.What was once a barren and neglected yard has turned into a very beautiful, flourishing landscaped home in just a little over a year.

Friends who come to my home and see this book and find out this is the book that guided me through my landscaping efforts want a copy. Unfortunately, this book is out of print. PLEASE bring this book back. IT'S THE BEST!

We constantly refer to this book for all our gardening needs. Best book we've seen. Can't do without it.

I just bought this book at Genuardi's (Philadelphia, PA area super market) for $19.99 new, so that means there is a new publishing, for those who are looking and can't find a used one. I love the book.

This book is a treasure. It's full of tons of pictures of all kinds of flowers and plants and grasses. Besides the pictures, the info is all right there, under the picture, telling the ease of growing along with where the plant grows best and when and how to plant it. There are pages with pictures of pests, ways to plant different things and on and on. I've given it for a gift to more than one person who's moved to a new place and needed to find out what was growing in their yard or what to plant. They've all loved it.

I was very pleased with my purchase. The book was in excellent condition and you could not even tell it had been used. The best part was I purchased it for half the price of a new copy.

This book packs an extraordinary amount of information into one volume. What's more, the profusion of diagrams and photographs makes it visually appealing.

One section elaborates on types of grass or other ground cover, sodding and other preparations, etc. The correct usage of various garden tools is also included.

A section on annuals includes an informative table of plant kinds, what type of soil each is best suited for, the extent of shade that it can tolerate, the tallness to which the plant will grow under favorable conditions, etc. It tells the gardener which plants can be started indoors, and types of pests and how to deal with them. There is a similar section and table on perennials. This informs the reader about such things as mulching, planting from pots, and what season of the year a given perennial can successfully be planted. Practical information is given on such diverse topics as the spacing and depth requirements for the planting of seed, the protection of young plants from desiccation or frost, soil types and soil pH, etc.

There is also a section of choosing and maintaining shrubs and trees. There is a description of many kinds of trees, and their suitability under different conditions. The entries include some exotics, such as bamboo "shrubs". Instructions are given on how to prune shrubs and trees, and how to identify and overcome their insect pest problems.

An intriguing section is provided on the developing and maintenance of specialized gardens. These include rose gardens, rock gardens, and even water gardens.

This book has been a blessing in researching plants I have found, been given or deciding to buy. The pictures are good and the information about each plant and the zones in which it thrives have been extremely helpful. As well as a nice coffee table book it's a resource I could not have planned my gardens without!

This a great garden companion. It contains full instructions on how to plant and maintain a variety of gardens, from shade/sun, to water, to bulbs, to vegetable gardens. This book has them all. Plus the photo encyclopedia of plants is very helpful with full discriptions and growing tips for each plant. With it being a hardback, it can stand up to the rigors of daily use. I have mine with me almost every time I do work in the garden or out around the yard. My friends have nicknamed mine my "garden bible".

This book was just wonderful! I have purchased other copies to give as gifts and it was hard to see that it had been used at all!