Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the “bible of Western gardening.” With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings–500 of them new–it’s THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very best–it’s all here. You’ll also find updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques.
New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties. In this edition, introduce an exciting new feature: gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. The Western Garden Book has never been better. Features:
* 8th Edition of this perennial bestseller.
* More than 8,000 plant listings, 500 new, keyed to climate zones.
* 30 Plant Selection Guides to find the perfect plant for every situation.
* Special contributions from 40 eminent Western garden experts.
The new edition includes updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. Also useful for beginners is the gardening glossary. Another new feature in this edition is gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. Encyclopedic in nature, it has contributions from 40 eminent Western garden experts.
The Western Garden Book includes an introduction by Sunset garden editor Kathleen N. Brenzel, with a photographic tour of gardens that are truly the `Best of the West’.
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