The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses: How to Grow and Use Over 250 Beautiful and Versatile Plants

by John Greenlee

Book Overview

From the fresh green shoots of spring through the dramatic foliage of summer, the lush colors of autumn, and the pale, feathery maturity of winter, grasses add a special touch to the garden in every... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875961002
• ISBN13: 9780875961002
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.0" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

an authorative compendium on a unique subject

Greenlee did his homework and that shows when you browse through this friendly, yet exhaustive and descriptive work. Ornamental grass is growing in popularity and this is a good reference book for the novice and professional alike.Climate info, decent photography throughout and even a list of mail order suppliers make it a must have for a burgeoning landscape designer...

Only one thing missing

This is a great book with clear, concise information and photographs of grasses, sedges, rushes, etc., but there is one important thing missing: bamboo! I was disappointed to find that family missing completely, but very satisfied with the rest of the book.