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The Gardening Guru's Book Review

I have created this web page to help “steer” you through the incredible amount of horticultural books that are available to you, to give you an idea of which books are worth purchasing, and which ones you are better off reading at your local library or bookstore for free. Remember, even the Gardening Guru admits that he does not know everything about gardening. Life is a continual learning experience, and so it is with gardening. This month’s book review is:

Plant Solutions for Every Garden
 

By Nigel Colborn

 

 

If you're looking for the right plant for a particular place or purpose, Plant Solutions is an invaluable resource. Whether you have a shady spot, alkaline soil, or a boggy area; you're looking for fall color, cut flowers, or ground cover; or need to consider pollution tolerance or allergies, the extensive plant suggestions in this thorough directory will help you make the right choices.

Each entry has a photograph, a clear description including desirable varieties, a summary of cultivation requirements, planting ideas, and suggestions for companion plants. Cross references to other plants in the book enable gardeners to build up a palette of plants to suit their needs. Fully annotated illustrations of planting schemes and color-coded tabs for quick reference make for an inspirational and practical companion for gardeners and designers.

When I review a book for the website, I always look at it from an everyday gardener’s point of view, especially how easy is it to read, comprehend, and of course, its’ usefulness in the garden.  This book is a winner.  I especially appreciate the cross-referencing to other plants in the book, which helps you understand companion planting, and the planting schemes, which also helps you comprehend plant matches.  Be ready to use this book on a daily basis.  This one will not get dusty sitting on a shelf!


448 page Hardcover book with 2000 color photos and illustrations

 

If you would like this reviewed copy of Plant Solutions for Every Garden, a retail value of $39.95 for free (Courtesy of Timber Press and The Gardening Guru), please send an email including your name and mailing address with Gardening Book contest in the subject line to gardeningguru@juno.com. The winner will be notified by email on March 30, 2007, and must agree to have their name and state publicized on the Gardening Guru’s web site.  Good Luck and Good Gardening! Dave

 

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