Annuals for Ohio (Annuals for . . .) (Paperback)

~ Debra Knapke (Author), Alison Beck (Author)

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The intense interest generated by these books underscores that gardeners in Ohio need and want horticultural information specifically suited to their unique climate and conditions. --Ohio State University Web Garden

We congratulate the authors on their wonderful work and thank them for sharing their knowledge. --Inniswood Image, Westerville, OH

Product Description

Features over 335 annuals best suited to growing conditions in Ohio. Gardeners will enjoy the more than 400 brilliant full-color photographs in the book. They'll also benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge and extensive experience of Ohio horticulturist and garden designer Debra Knapke and Alison Beck, author of almost two dozen gardening guides. The book includes tips on planting, growing, problems and pests. A Quick Reference Chart provides information at a glance on color, sowing, height, hardiness as well as light and soil requirements.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (May 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551053888
• ISBN-13: 978-1551053882
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #973,191 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely User-Friendly Help With Annuals, September 4, 2009

By	Mr John Haueisen (WORTHINGTON, OHIO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This remarkable reference begins with a five-page guide containing pictures of annuals, in alphabetical order by common name. This is an excellent way to verify just what flower you have in mind.

Next came suggestions on planning annual gardens with advice on frost-free dates and sunlight requirements for various annuals.
Planting advice and "starting from seed" suggestions lead to chapters on care, and pest control.

The first fifty pages alone would be very helpful to most gardeners, but the next 200 or more pages cover each plant in depth, with specific suggestions and LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL COLOR PHOTOS!

Just when you think this book couldn't get any better, it finishes with a detailed index and glossary, AND a useful chart section identifying annuals by qualities such as COLOR, HEIGHT, HARDINESS, LIGHT REQUIREMENTS, and SOIL CONDITIONS. This is an extremely user-friendly help for planning your annual gardens.