The Illustrated A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants A Guide to Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden

An indispensable reference for gardeners at all levels, this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia offers detailed descriptions of over 2,000 ornamental and edible plants. Each entry includes everything you need to know to grow your favorite plants successfully, including hardiness zones, soil preference, landscaping uses -- even the best way to prune for enhanced bloom.Organized into 12 different categories, the plants included range from Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, and Ferns to Ornamental Grasses, Trees & Shrubs, and Herbs & Vegetables. For rose aficionados there's a separate section devoted entirely to the stunning array of cultivars available. Includes more than 1,200 full-color photos for easy plant identification, and a handy index listing all the plants in the book by both their botanical and common names.