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Garden Perennials for the Coastal South

by Barbara J. Sullivan

A regional reference for coastal Southern gardens

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A regional reference for coastal Southern gardens

Barbara J. Sullivan’s guide is organized for gardeners across the coastal South, from Tidewater Virginia through Florida and along the Gulf Coast to Texas. Its A-to-Z plant directory describes more than 1,000 varieties and cultivars, while separate sections group plants by type and growing conditions, including shade, heat, drought, and subtropical settings. The book also covers landscape planning, soil preparation, plant care, propagation, diseases, and pests. Seasonal organization lets readers consult the book for a particular part of the year or use it when planning a garden across the seasons. More than 200 color photographs illustrate plants and landscape designs.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Gardeners in the coastal South seeking a region-specific plant reference
  • Experienced or beginning gardeners looking for plant descriptions alongside practical gardening topics
  • Readers planning gardens by season, plant type, or growing conditions

Themes

Regional gardeningPerennial and ornamental plantsSeasonal garden planningPlant care and propagation

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Book overview

Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South.

Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, an area taking in USDA Zones 7b, 8, 9, and 10. Combining helpful gardening advice with an A-to-Z plant guide that describes more than 1,000 plant varieties and cultivars, Garden Perennials for the Coastal South will become an essential reference for both experienced and novice gardeners in this region.

The book is organized to allow planning a year-round garden or focusing on a particular season. Sections separate subtropical plants, vines, herbs, groundcovers, ferns, heat- and drought-tolerant plants, shade plants, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and annuals, as well as address disease-resistant roses for the region.

More than 200 color photographs illustrate individual plants and provide examples of beautiful landscape design. Rounding out the book's usefulness is information on the basics of landscaping, soil preparation, plant care, propagation, diseases, and pests. Whether you are new to the coastal South or a lifelong resident, you will find Garden Perennials for the Coastal South an indispensable addition to your gardening bookshelf.

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