Gardening in the South: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide

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Gardening in the South is packed with plant picks, design advice, and growing information that make it easier than ever to grow a beautiful Southern garden.

Expert advice for Southern gardeners

A gardener's plant choice and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region's climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the South is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region's best perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and bulbs. Colour photographs throughout show wonderful examples of southern garden style. Gardening in the South is for home gardeners in Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

AUTHOR:
As a devotee of low input gardening, Mark Weathington searches for ornamental plants that provide beauty and utility to the garden without needing a surplus of time, energy, or chemicals to grow and thrive. He spreads the word about these great plants in dozens of lectures a year, articles in most major gardening magazines, and a weekly newspaper column. Mark is the Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University.

SELLING POINTS:
• Rxpert regional author: Mark is the Director and Curator of Collections for the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. The arboretum is an internationally recognized leader in new plant evaluation and one of the region's most important horticultural institutions.
• Gardeners are looking for regional advice: What can grow and how it grows depends entirely on climate and soil, and gardeners regularly seek regionally-specific advice that is tailored to their needs. This book highlights hundreds of the best ornamental plants for the region and features comprehensive information on climate, soil, and regionally-appropriate garden styles.
• Beats the competition: Most regional gardening guides offer templated advice with only minor differences for each region. Our series offers each region a comprehensive and unique package written by a local expert.

397 col photographs, 1 map, 1 b/w illustration

ISBN: 9781604695915
Author: WEATHINGTON, MARK
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/06/2017
RRP: $42.99
Pages: 320
Dimension: 235mm X 191mm
Imprint: Timber Press