100 Easy-To-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens

By Lorraine Johnson

Book Overview

The key to a carefree garden is to know which plants will thrive under local conditions and which ones are better left at the nursery. With watering restrictions becoming increasingly common, and rising concerns about exotic invasive species, gardeners have to be savvy about plant selection, making native plants both a practical and ecological choice. Lorraine Johnson's 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens is the ultimate source for achieving a lush and stunning garden with ease. Whatever the conditions--sunny, shady or in-between--and whatever your style--formal, informal or a mix--there are native plants to help you achieve your gardening goals. Either add to your garden or start fresh with the help of this reader-friendly guide. With Lorraine Johnson's light humor and down-to-earth perspective, as well as lavish photos by Andrew Leyerle, this is a must-have gardening resource for everything Canadian gardeners need to know about native plants. Horticultural information includes height, blooming period, light requirements and moisture needs, as well as a comprehensive reference chart that provides a list of the most appropriate plants for various conditions at a glance. This perennial favorite of Canadian gardeners is now back in print with a revised introduction, updated botanical names, new information on how to support native pollinators as well as an updated section on native plant societies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1771621443
• ISBN13: 9781771621441
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Happy to own this book

I have found this little book an invaluable reference over the past two years. It is easy to read, the photos are clear, and she gives you just the right amount of information to be inspired and get planting. There are actually many more than the 101 plants in the title, which you'll find in her companion plant section. Recommended.

excellent book for ontario gardeners

This book is excellent for new and experienced gardeners who want to plant with native plants. It is well illustrated with photographs and contains extensive information on all 101 plants( She throws in one extra). I have used many of these plants in my garden with great success and I hope you will try them too. They look great, are low maintenance and attract wildlife- birds bees butterflies and even deer. Improve your garden and help maintain the planet's diversity. It's win-win.