Grow Low Maintenance: Essential Know-how And Expert Advice For Gardening Success by D.K. PublishingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a wonderful gardening book which is great for the beginner gardener, but also has relevant information for the long-term gardener. I checked it out from the library because I wanted to update my perennial garden bed - hostas and daisies had become quite overgrown and I wanted to add some other colors and sizes of perennials. This was the perfect book for me to peruse during the early spring months until Michigan's chance of frost was over!
The book is divided into short, very helpful chapters -- low-maintenance planting, container gardening, water features, lawns and patios, and overall maintenance. It also contains a wonderful table of contents and index.
Who doesn't love books published by DK? I first became aware of them when my kids were little -- they published the best photographs along with text perfect for children. I bought so many of their books and even hosted a couple of DK book parties (can you say free books??).
My only quibble is that the photos tend to be smaller than I would prefer. Unfortunately, I found quite a few plants and flowers that I was interested in, only to be disappointed because I couldn't find them in my local nurseries and garden stores. Overall, I would highly recommend this as a basic gardening book for all.
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