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A Guide to Northeastern Gardening is a comprehensive guide of valuable information on plants hardy in a range of zones from 3-9, with gardening techniques backed up by Lee Miller’s personal experiences as a professional landscape designer. Learn about landscape design principles, butterfly gardening, deer resistant plants, long blooming perennials, globe and weeping evergreens, flowering trees and shrubs, native plantings, and shade gardening. Additional topics include The Four Seasons of Gardening, Proper Planting Techniques and Garden Maintenance Tips, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, A Guide to Northeastern Gardening will help you to create and maintain your own dream garden. 

Landscape Design Combinations provides the necessary tools to help you easily plan your garden. Topics such as landscape design principles, color in design, the use of foliage, designing with deciduous and evergreen plants, planter combinations and landscape planning are discussed. Additional topics include designing with hardscape, with “quick and easy” landscape designs,  accompanied by colorful illustrations. The information presented is applicable to both novice or professional gardener alike, and is all based on Lee Miller’s personal experience as a landscape designer for over twenty years. If you are looking to plan your own dream garden with combinations that work, then let Landscape Design Combinations be your guide!

Dream,Garden, Grow, is a collection of musings as she shares her memories of childhood and how she grew to become a lifetime gardener. Packed with stories about life, gardening, medicinal uses of plants, garden folklore, seasonal interest, sustainable and indoor gardening, you’ll laugh and learn as you explore what makes a gardening addict and the meaning behind mysterious gnomes and garden fairies. While exploring, also learn about moon gardens, witty garden jargon and tried and true gardening tips. Whether you are a gardener or not, Lee’s stories will not only entertain and amuse but will teach you inspiring gardening pointers along the way.

Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Garden will take you on a journey through each month of the year, while providing that perfect mix of gardening interest along the way. Colorful photographs with descriptions of each plant according to bloom time, foliage color or other notable characteristics will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space during every season. Additionally, environmental needs, plant care and maintenance tips are provided for each selection with any other important information. Finally, gardening tips and a summary of gardening chores are provided for each month. 

Shade gardening can be challenging to some, but a beautiful shade garden that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be achieved providing you have the right tools. Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: A Guide to Planning the Ultimate Shade Garden delivers over 150 shade plant selections with full descriptions and tips for growing and maintenance all in one place, allowing you to plan your outdoor space easily and without the stress. Whether you are a novice or avid gardener, this reference will provide the proper tools and knowledge you will need to create your outdoor retreat, even in the shadiest of conditions. 

The Houseplant Guide: How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants is the definitive reference for both novice and seasoned plant enthusiasts. With over 120 in-depth listings of popular houseplants, each entry is arranged by common name and packed with key information, including botanical names, lighting preferences, soil, moisture and humidity needs and maintenance information, as well as expert tips on optimal care. This guide also features dedicated chapters that cater to specific interests, such as flowering plants, trailing and climbing plants, cacti, succulents and epiphytes, low-maintenance options, pet-friendly plants, and air-purifying varieties. Whether you have a green thumb or brown, houseplants simple to grow, providing you have the proper knowledge.

 






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