Understanding Perennials: A New Look at an Old Favorite

by William Cullina

Perennials are the basis of virtually every garden. The shelves are loaded with books that give readers the same list of plants. That "encyclopedia" is missing from this book -- who needs another one? Instead, Bill Cullina has offered what he describes as the psychology of perennials -- their needs, wants, and potentials. Starting at the roots, moving up through the stems, the leaves, and finally the flowers, Cullina's book stands as the definitive word on the horticulture of the most important plants in everyone's garden.


 

Genres: Gardening, Plants

247 pages, Hardcover

First published April 9, 2009

Reviews

[Jennifer Jarrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a surprisingly fun book to read! The author's style of personal prose scattered within the facts and science of gardening actually kept me reading to see what he would expound upon later.

[Jennifer Miera]

Very technical, but I may read someday when in the right scientific mindset. Not a practical garden guide, but for those who want in depth explanations about what makes perennials tick - er I mean grow.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best gardening books I ever read.

Very heavy into the botany and ecology of perennials.

This is a very serious book for very serious gardeners.

I read the library copy, but I really must buy this book.

Worth repeated readings.

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Understanding Perennials: A New Look at an Old Favorite by William Cullina (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2009)(SB 434.C795)is one book on perennials that I did not find to be particularly informative. It's not so much too technical as too esoteric. My rating: 6/10, finished 9/17/13.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have been nice to have read this before starting my job growing perennials. Just 9 months late.