American Horticultural Society Great Plant Guide Featuring over 2000 Plants - used book

Choose plants with confidence from the only pocket-sized plant guide from the AHS. This handy, compact guide to more than 2,000 noteworthy plants is jam-packed with concise descriptions and over 1,000 full-color photographs. Easy to use and produced with the authority of the American Horticultural Society, this little book provides gardeners with a lot of information. The ideal reference for trips to the garden center or nursery. Beautiful photographs accompany essential information on plant size and cultivation. Quick-reference lists recommend a selection of plants for specific conditions and interests. Discusses problem sites, plants for specific design purposes, and plants to attract wildlife., All new gardeners need a basic plant encyclopedia as one of their first reference books. This pocket-size guide is just that, a great source for identifying and caring for plants from anemones to yuccas. Close-up color photos will aid any gardener attempting to name that funny-looking flower by the door, or which type of maple is living in your new back yard. Because this book is arranged alphabetically, complete novices will find it easier to search by looking at the pictures than by using the names--quick, what's a papaver rhoeas?

The planting guide, which includes a brightly colored zonal map, is divided into sections of both plant groupings (colorful foliage, good in containers) and climate concerns (shade, drought). By cross-referencing these areas, beginners will have a selection of sure-fire winners for their first attempts. While you'll be tempted to dive right into choosing plants, take a moment to read the introduction--you'll find the planting code hidden there, and it's better to have those mysterious symbols decoded from the start.

The glossy cover and sturdy binding make this a great little title to drag right out in to the garden with you. The cover wipes clean easily, and the folding inside flap makes a handy place marker. --Jill Lightner