Alison Beck

Now New England gardeners have their own version of the highly acclaimed Gardening Month by Month garden planners from Lone Pine Publishing. This book addresses the climate and growing conditions unique to the Atlantic states. Each month of the year is featured, opening with a beautiful two-page photo spread and followed by a perpetual calendar, plus tips and information and plenty of space for your own gardening notes. This easy-to-use, sturdy book with lay-flat binding features garden design, sprouting plants from seeds, container gardening, creating wildlife habitat, composting, house plants, pest control and many, many references and resources for the modern gardener, whether your backyard is in Hartford, CT, or Providence, RI.

Gardening is one of the fastest growing recreational pastimes in the United States. Today's gardener is looking for the right resources to yield beautiful results with a minimum amount of fuss. Gardening Month by Month in Ohio answers the challenge with images and information specific to the southern Great Lakes region. Each month of the year opens with a beautiful two-page photo spread and is followed by a perpetual calendar, tips and information and plenty of space for your own gardening notes. This easy-to-use, sturdy book with lay-flat binding contains great features, on garden design, growing plants from seeds, container gardening, creating wildlife habitat, composting, house plants, pest control and many, many references and resources for the modern gardener, whether your backyard is in Steubenville or Toledo.

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.

Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 443 annuals suited to the climate of this Great Lake state. Szerlag and Beck provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommendations on how and when to start your plants. This book also includes tips on planting, growing, recommended varieties, and problems and pests.

With this beautiful book at your fingertips, you can select, plant and care for the trees and shrubs that suit the conditions present in your garden, whether it is dry or moist, coastal or interior: * Detailed listings for 96 different species of trees and shrubs, along with information on 551 recommended varieties and cultivars best suited for Washington and Oregon gardens * Size, shape and growing zone * Notes on the best features of each species or variety * Seasonal color * What tree or shrub to select for a specific location * How to plant, prune and propagate * Soil, moisture and sunlight requirements * Year-round maintenance * Tips for solving pest and disease problems * 498 color photographs.

With this beautiful book at your fingertips, you can select, plant and care for the trees and shrubs that suit the conditions present in your garden, whether it is dry or moist, coastal or interior: * Detailed listings for 96 different species of trees and shrubs, along with information on 551 recommended varieties, hybrids and cultivars best suited for BC gardens * Size, shape and growing zone * Seasonal colour * Notes on the best features of each species or variety * What tree or shrub to select for a specific location * How to plant, prune and propagate * Soil, moisture and sunlight requirements * Year-round maintenance * Tips for solving pest and disease problems * Nearly 500 colour photographs.

Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 86 different species, along with information on 520 recommended varieties, hybrids and cultivars perfect for Ontario gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their common sense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year: * Flower and foliage colors * Height and spread ranges * Blooming periods * How and when to start your plants * Planting strategies * Light, water and nutrient needs * Choosing the best perennials for different growing conditions * Over 470 colour photographs.

Discover the best annuals for Ontario with this colourful guide. Plenty of photographs accompany clear, easy-to-follow gardening advice given in 82 separate accounts that cover over 380 recommended varieties. Includes tips on when to plant, growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal growth conditions and problems and pests.

Discover the best annuals for the Northwest with this colorful guide. Plenty of photographs and illustrations accompany clear, easy-to- follow gardening advice. Tips on when to plant, growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal growth conditions and problems and pests are also included.