Growing Perennials in Cold Climates

by John Whitman and Mike Heger

Book Overview

Intended for perennial gardeners, this book details both the good and the bad news about perennial plants in the history of gardening publishing. It includes information on how to grow cold climate... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809229439
• ISBN13: 9780809229437
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 431 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.8" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Best book for perennials in the Midwest

I've bought and borrowed numerous books regarding perennials. None has been so complete and well illustrated. Each plant species has varieties listed as well as planting, mulching, pruning, dividing techniques and advice. As an avid perennial gardener, I can't recommend this book highly enough. Kudos to the authors!

Gardening in areas that reach 20 degrees below 0

This book lets you know which perennials you can buy and grow in cold climates. It is a must for anyone in the Northern Areas of 20 degree's below 0 even in Canada. It shows the pictures of the flowers and where they will grow best for cold weather. It also shows you the best variety to buy and where you can order them, plant them and how to do it. It is a must for cold weather climates.

Everything you want to know

I'm a new gardener planning on starting with perennials. The book is a great resource and learning tool, with complete lists, good photos, and specific directions on how to select and care for these plants.

The best resource available for nothern gardners!

The best resource I have ever seen detailing the different perennials, how and where to plant, propagation, attractive flower companions and more. The authors detail each plant and provide a list of varities with their recomendations listed in a five star rating system. I have been a serious gardner for 10 years and I have learned more from this book than any other source!

The only perennial reference book you need

A wonderfully organized, beautifully presented book that will delight anyone limited to a few frenzied months of gardening. I will dream with this book all winter; and dig, deadhead and divide with it all summer.