The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: The Essential Guide to Planting and Pruning Techniques, Third Edition

Name: The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: The Essential Guide to Planting and Pruning Techniques, Third Edition
Price: 21.37 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (733 reviews)
Author: Tracy DiSabato-Aust

by Tracy DiSabato-Aust

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4.7 (733)

4.7 stars from 733 reviews. Top 93% of Nonfiction books we track.

416 pages~6.9 hr readPublished by Timber PressPublished 1998-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You've got perennials in the ground but can't figure out why they look scraggly by summer
You want specific advice on deadheading, pinching, and thinning, not just vague gardening platitudes
You're ready to move beyond trial-and-error and follow a monthly schedule that actually works

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer ornamental annuals or quick-turnover flower beds to long-term garden planning
You live somewhere with extreme climate challenges and need hyper-local growing advice, not general guidance
You're looking for garden design inspiration and mood boards rather than hands-on technical instruction

About this book

The Well-Tended Perennial Garden is a practical guide for both new and experienced gardeners seeking to plan, plant, and maintain a perennial garden. The book covers essential perennial care practices including deadheading, pinching, and thinning, along with growing information for specific species and cultivars. It includes current garden design advice, a monthly planting and maintenance schedule, and information on native plants and gardening for wildlife. The guide offers step-by-step instructions throughout and serves as a reference for maintaining a healthy, attractive garden.

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Currently 4.7★ from 733 reviews

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