Growing the Northeast garden
by Keys, Andrew
You lust after lush year-round landscapes, but when it comes to garden design beyond summer, you're at the mercy of our climate. Or are you? Andrew Keys and Kerry Michaels divulge how to grow all-year ornamental gardens specifically suited for the Northeast. Learn the region's myriad climates, geography, soils, and other distinct influences -- and how to work with them. Follow the specially compiled A-Z plant guide to find the Northeast's best choices, and use stunningly photographed, site-spec…
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- Full title :Growing the Northeast garden / Andrew Keys ; photography by Kerry Michaels.
Summary
You lust after lush year-round landscapes, but when it comes to garden design beyond summer, you're at the mercy of our climate. Or are you? Andrew Keys and Kerry Michaels divulge how to grow all-year ornamental gardens specifically suited for the Northeast. Learn the region's myriad climates, geography, soils, and other distinct influences -- and how to work with them. Follow the specially compiled A-Z plant guide to find the Northeast's best choices, and use stunningly photographed, site-specific design solutions for inspiration. For gardeners in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Southeast Ontario, Ottawa, and the Maritime Provinces.
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- Publication Date:2015.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Timber Press
- Place of Publication:Portland
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2015.
The Physical Object
- Description:303 pages : : color illustrations ; : 25 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781604694482, 1604694483, 9781604694963, 1604694963
- oclc:ocn868648718
- LC Classification:SB453.2.N82
- Dewey Decimal:635.0974
Table of Contents
Elements: natural forces that shape your landscape -- Seasons: four faces of our region's year -- Geography: your own corner of the Northeast -- Palette: outstanding plants for Northeast gardens -- Framework: year-round landscape backbone -- Spring: early risers that shine -- Early to midsummer: blooming abundance -- Late summer to fall: floral and foliar fireworks -- Winter: horticultural coda -- Design: building blocks for every landscape -- Fundamental details: your sensory toolbox -- Case studies: design in action in seven Northeast gardens -- Practice: knowledge for growing needs -- Environment: a plant's-eye view of the Northeast -- Soil: bottom line for plants that thrive -- Garden dwellers: landscape cohabitants to love and loathe -- Culture: key duties of plant care.
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