Perennials for Every Purpose Choose the Right Plants for Your Conditions, Your Garden, and Your Taste

Perennials for Every Purpose The title says it all-- there really are perennials for all of your gardening sites and needs. Whether you have a shady spot or want a plant that attracts birds,Perennials for Every Purposefeatures plants that are perfectly suited to your needs. Author Larry Hodgson expresses his passion for perennials with hands-on advice and tell-it-like-it-is descriptions. Larry never gives up on a plant until he has learned its strengths and weaknesses, and he delivers his hard-won secrets in this book. "Perennials for Every Purposeis the next best thing to having a friendly expert whispering in your ear as you plan, plant, and perfect your perennial garden. This book is a treasure!"--Susan McClure, author ofEasy-Care Perennial GardensandThe Free-Spirited Garden "This book is packed with lots of useful information for the beginning gardener, and it's a great refresher for the experienced gardener as well.Perennials for Every Purposeis certainly a welcome addition to my perennials library!"--Frederick McGourty, owner of Hillside Gardens in Norfolk, Connecticut, and coauthor ofPerennials: How to Select, Grow and Enjoy "In this solid perennials encyclopedia, Larry Hodgson gives personal, hands-on advice to flower gardeners everywhere. You'll find his excellent mix of widely popular perennial standouts and very desirable, lesser-known flowers a great source of inspiration when working in your perennial border. I especially appreciate the 'Good Neighbors' information provided with each plant. It's invaluable when selecting companion plantings."--Jacqueline Heriteau, author of theAmerican Horticultural Society Flower FinderHodgson, Larry is the author of 'Perennials for Every Purpose Choose the Right Plants for Your Conditions, Your Garden, and Your Taste' with ISBN 9780875968933 and ISBN 0875968937.