| Details | | Publication Date: | 2000-02-01 | | Series: | Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guides | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 122 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 7.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 12.0 oz |
Publisher's Note Illustrated with 50 color photos, all the information a reader needs to succeed with a garden in a cold climate: Selecting shrubs, trees and perennials that are hardy to zone 5 or colder, and making use of microclimates; Planting only vegetables and fruits that will ripen in a short season; Designing a landscape that for much of the year will be enjoyed only from the inside looking out; Protecting plants through the uses of mulch, cloches, cold frames, row covers,windbreaks, and antidessicant sprays; Making use of microclimates; Plus lists of the best plants for northern gardens.
This informative book offers techniques for extending the growing season and for protecting greenery from snow and bitter winds. It includes a gallery of the best plants to grow in zones 3,4, and 5.
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