In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Mid-Atlantic Gardener's
Handbook, gardeners in the mid-Atlantic states are handed all the
know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.
If you live in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New
Jersey, Delaware, Washington DC, Virginia, or West
Virginia, the environmentally sound growing info for both edible
and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to
success:
- Profiles of more than 250 plants proven to thrive in the
mid-Atlantic's climate, including shrubs, perennials, annuals,
vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, you'll be able to select
the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a
high-yielding edible garden.
- Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers
clear and concise plant variety information.
- Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each
plant group, guiding your journey--even if you're a first-time
mid-Atlantic gardener.
- Author Katie Elzer-Peters addresses the many challenges of growing
in the mid-Atlantic, including a changing climate and unique
soil and pest troubles.
- The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing,
and much more are rich with information essential to those in the
region.
This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing
in the mid-Atlantic states. Whether you live in Pittsburgh, Richmond,
Baltimore, NYC, or somewhere in between, Mid-Atlantic Gardener's
Handbook has you covered.
Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Handbook is part of the Gardener's Handbook
series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include
Florida Gardener's Handbook, Midwest Gardener's Handbook, Northwest
Gardener's Handbook, and many others.
