The Rock Garden Month-by-month

by Michael Upward (Author), Michael Upward (Author), Michael Jefferson-Brown (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $5.82

  Even a novice gardener can cultivate small plants whose natural homes are high in the hills. The convenient monthly guidance given in this exquisitely illustrated volume makes the subject accessible to anyone who wants to grow dwarf trees, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, grasses, sedges, and other hardy plants. Each monthly chapter describes the timely delights of the rock garden, explains the regular tasks that need to be done, lists and characterizes seasonable plants and flowers, and offers instructions for at least one practical project. Gorgeous full-color photographs and drawings showcase the planting options available. Whether you're an experienced gardener or you've never planted a pot, you can enjoy the unique pleasures of a rock garden.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1996

  $4.48

  Each of this book's 12 parts contains a selection of plants suitable for that month of the year. The type, foliage, blossoms, size, site and soil requirements, planting time, care, and propagation of each plant are listed. There are instructions on building a raised bed...alpine house, rocky outcrop... and grassy alpine lawn. Aimed at the novice, this book offers 70 pages with color photographs and illustrations, and 108 black-and-white line drawings, to complement the text.-- Booklist. 144 pages (79 in color), 108 b/w illus.,