Grow a Beautiful Garden Full of Flowers
Profiles and pick-lists of individual flowers: what each one needs, how it grows and where it fits, with notes on climate and hardiness.
7 guides published
A pick-list of container flowers sorted by light, with each plant's habit, its preference for heat or cool weather and one care note, plus how climate and season change the list.
A plain guide to daylilies: choosing foliage types for your climate, sun and soil, planting depth, summer tidying, when to divide and an important caution for cat owners.
How to grow purple coneflower in a sunny bed: where it is hardy, the sun and drainage it needs, planting, first-season watering, deadheading and when to leave the seed heads.
Nine widely grown perennials for sun and shade, with the light, bloom season, size and approximate hardiness zones for each, plus what to check before you buy.
A plain guide to marigolds: the French, African and signet types, planting after frost, sun and soil, watering at the base, deadheading, and an honest look at their pest reputation.
How to grow zinnias from seed or transplants: the sun, warmth and spacing they need, when to sow after frost, how to water to limit powdery mildew, and how cutting keeps them blooming.
Nine widely sold annuals for sun and shade, with the light, weather and starting method each one prefers, a comparison table and tips for choosing healthy transplants.
