How To Get Started In Northeast Gardening

How to Get Started in Northeast Gardening gives you information, tips, and advice to succeed in creating a beautiful, healthy first garden. Here's what you'll find in this essential garden guide: An intro to the basics-soil, climate, water, planting, maintenance, and design, Region-specific information for Northeast gardens, Portraits of 50 foolproof plants ideal for growing in the Northeast, with full-color photos, Troubleshooting information to help you cope with pests, invaders, and disease, Listings for retail and mail-order nurseries, local extension services, and helpful books Book jacket.

 

General Content includes: Site and Soil Evaluation-What's Important Gardening Zones-Climate and Microclimates in Your Yard How Plants Grow-Basic Understanding Plant Types: Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Woody Plants, Edibles, Lawns and Ground Covers Water-How to Use it Wisely Planting and Plant Maintenance Sun and Shade Considerations
Your Northeastern Garden:

Ground Zero: Soil Amending, Mulching, Fertilizing Design Choices: Formal, Naturalistic and More Plants for Success: Top 50 Plants for Northeastern Gardens Troubleshooting in the Northeastern Garden: Pests, Invaders, Diseases (less).