Easy care native plants
Subtitle: a guide to selecting and using beautiful American flowers, shrubs, and trees in gardens and landscapes
By: Patricia A. Taylor.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: H. Holt
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 325
Subjects: Native plant gardening -- United States.; Native plants for cultivation -- United States.; Native plant gardens -- United States.; Native plant gardening -- Canada.; Native plants for cultivation -- Canada.; Native plant gardens -- Canada.
Description: North America's magnificent plant life has a peculiar history in that it is generally regarded as weedy material in its native meadows and woodlands and viewed as a horticultural treasure trove abroad. In Easy Care Native Plants, Patricia A. Taylor seeks to change this situation by emphasizing the elegant beauty, rather than the common naturalness, of American flora and by urging gardeners to capture the exquisite essence of its blossoms and foliage in artistic.

Compositions. The first section reviews the history and current use of native American plants and includes a brief primer on garden design. The second presents profiles of eighteen public and private gardens in Canada and the United States and highlights the crucial role of horticultural organizations and garden clubs in spreading the good news about native flora. The last section is devoted to detailed descriptions of over 500 plants, chosen not only for their handsome.

Appearance but also for their ability to flourish without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. With them, gardeners everywhere will have yearlong beauty requiring minimal maintenance.
Notes: Includes index.