New Complete Guide to Gardening

by Susan A. Roth

An invaluable reference for both novice and experienced gardeners with 600 full-color pages packed with over 750 photos of overall gardens and individual plants. Readers will find complete information on perennials, roses, bulbs, annuals, lawns, trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. 270 pages of plant encyclopedias provide detailed how-to-grow-it informa-tion for nearly 500 plants. A photo accompanies each encyclopedia entry. 100 page special design section helps homeowners translate basic information into specific solutions for the challenges in their own yard. Step-by-step illustrations show all the techniques critical to proper plant maintenance. Dozens of handy charts help readers at a glance learn which plants are best for which situations. Information provided for all regions of the country.

Genres: Gardening, Reference, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have checked out many books at the library trying to find one that will help me, the novice green thumb, create the garden of my dreams. This is the best book I have found thus far, so I purchased a used copy on Amazon.com. Looking forward to re-doing our backyard this summer, and putting this book to use.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much like birding, I'm not very good at gardening, but its something I thoroughly enjoy.
This guide has great pictures and descriptions to help identify random plants that one may have acquired through ulterior means.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is best for figuring out what plants you want to plant in your garden. It is not as helpful with basic planning, so if you are a beginner gardener, you may want to try something else first.

[Clarke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice quality with beautiful pictures. Not a quick reference book but goes more in depth covering everything from landscaping to plants. Doesn't help with the type of gardening I'm doing but has the quality you'd expect with Better Homes and Gardens.

[Julie W · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't exactly read this from cover to cover but it is a very help guide to all things that grown in your yard. Lots of full color photos and great information. So glad I bought it years ago.

[Jgfunk · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great all-around gardening book. As a novice-intermediate gardener I refer to this book often. I've pretty much read this book cover to cover.

[Cristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference guide. Covers many topics from trees to roses to vegetables and everything in between. Definitely recommend.

[L · Rating 4 out of 5]

i don't have a shelf for this! learned a lot - when planting from containers, slice into the rootball, how to deal with bulbs, stagger blooming times, very helpful.