Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs: 377 Flower Varieties for a Vibrant Garden

by Creative Homeowner

Overview

A stunning flower garden that blooms throughout the seasons depends on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. This lavishly illustrated book shows how to grow plants from the “great garden triumvirate” and provides foolproof design techniques for any garden or landscape. An extensive section on using color in the garden provides guidance for the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphasized, too. Readers will learn how to care for soil, start plants from seeds, grow and care for plants in containers, and maintain plants and gardens. Sections on dividing plants, lifting bulbs, and saving seeds are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580118156
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/10/2018
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	417,053
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10

Zone Maps 12

Part 1 Annuals 16

About Annuals 16

Planting Annuals 19

Caring for Annuals 24

Collecting and Saving Seeds 26

Portraits of Favorite Annuals 28

Part 2 Perennials 76

About Perennials 76

Seasonal Stars 79

Growing Perennials 83

Dividing Perennials 87

Portraits of Favorite Perennials 88

Part 3 Bulbs 148

About Bulbs 148

What Bulbs Do in the Garden 150

Planting Bulbs 151

Caring for Bulbs 154

End-of-Season Activities 155

Forcing Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers for Winter Flowers Indoors 156

Portraits of Favorite Bulbs 160

Appendix 194

Garden Design 194

Making Good Use of Containers 202

Working with Color 203

Working the Soil 206

Starting Plants from Seed 208

Maintaining the Garden 211

Glossary 216

Plant Index 218

Subject Index 220

Photo Credits 222