The Wildflower Meadow Book: A Gardener's Guide - Softcover

Martin, Laura C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0887420737 ISBN 13: 9780887420733

Publisher: East Woods Press, 1986

Synopsis

Sm Quarto, PP.303, Practical And Comprehensive Guide Covers All Aspects Of Meadow Gardening

About this title

From Publishers Weekly

Once established, a garden of wildflowers requires little time and effort to maintain if native plants are used properly. But which flowers are best for a particular plot? Martin (Wildflower Folklore has collected a wealth of specific geographic and taxonomic wildflower information from across the country. Problems, sources of help and results of case studies are included in this scholarly, but not dry, work. The first section, a discussion of preparation and planting techniques, might have benefited from more enthusiasm, but Martin's intention is to provide a comprehensive, practical treatment on meadow gardening and she does that in spades. She also encourages wildflower buffs to experiment and share results because the cultivation of meadows is a new art. One wishes for more color photos but there are numerous lovely black-and-white illustrations of individual plants. Those who want to try this most natural of all gardening techniques will find Martin's handbook an invaluable source. Garden Book Club and Organic Gardening Book Club selections.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: East Woods Press
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887420737
• ISBN 13: 9780887420733
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 303