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100 Easy-To-Grow Native Plants: For American Gardens in Temperate Zones
100 Easy-To-Grow Native Plants For American Gardens in Temperate Zones Author:Lorraine Johnson As we see exotic plants becoming "invasive exotics," gardeners are seeking native plants for their gardens. Plants that withstand regional conditions and weather patterns deliver a hardier garden and require less maintenance. A pioneering book when first published in 1999, this revised edition is a classic reference that meets the requirement... more »s of a changing, tougher landscape. Lorraine Johnson provides a fail-safe guide to beautiful low-maintenance plants native to many regions of the United States. The features include:
Handy profiles of each native plant
Maintenance requirements
Creative suggestions for plant pairings
Propagation and cultivation tips
Index of plants by botanical name
Ethical guidelines for gardeners
Updated list of sources.
Especially useful are the quick-reference charts that show plants grouped by region, habitat and conditions, for example plants that tolerate dry soil in shade and plants that attract butterflies. A color photograph of each plant makes it easy to compare options and choose the right plant.« less