Product Description
With more than 130,000 copies sold since the original publication, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden has proven itself to be one of the most useful tools a gardener can have. In this expanded edition more than 200 color photographs have been added, showing perennials in various border situations and providing images for each of the entries in the A–Z encyclopedia. In addition, there is a new 32-page journal section with room to enter details, notes, and observations about the requirements and performance of perennials in your own garden. Thousands of readers have commented that The Well-Tended Perennial Garden is one of the most useful and frequently consulted books in their gardening libraries. This new, expanded edition promises to be an even more effective ally in your quest to create a beautiful, healthy, well-maintained perennial garden.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 49 reviews)

books by Phyllis M. Lorenz (Syracuse, NY United States)

5 Stars
October 24, 2009
I love this book. It was in like new condition althugh purchased used. Also, it arrived quickly. Very satisfiied customer. Thjanks

Pretty informative by Judy

4 Stars
September 28, 2009
The book was very informative and the detail and pictures about the individual perennials was helpful. I was, however, disappointed that many of the larger garden pictures did not identify the various plants utilized. It's hard to duplicate the look if you don't know what the plants are. Otherwise, it will be a great reference tool for my yard.

Worth every penny! by L. Schmidt (Michigan)

5 Stars
July 25, 2009
This book contains information I haven't been able to find in the other 10+ books I have on the subject. This book gives very specific instructions and examples of how to plant and care for your perennials. If you are going to purchase one book on perennial gardening, this should be it! While most gardening books focus on designing a garden, selecting plants and planting the garden, this book has a wealth of information on all aspects of gardening - including care and pruning of the garden after its planted. I have post-it notes and flags sticking out from all directions in my copy. There is just so much good information that its hard to remember everything you find in this book. The only downfall to the book is that all plants are referenced by their latin name in the index so if you are looking for info regarding a specific plant, you will need to determine its latin name first. Overall, I wouldn't be without this book. It has immensely improved my knowledge and gardening skills.

Love it love it love it! by luckyladyd (NJ USA)

5 Stars
May 21, 2009
Very informative and easy to read. I read the whole thing from cover to cover. Divided into sections, making it easy to use for reference. If you have only one book about gardening in your library, make it this one!

best garden book by A. Leipold (Arnold, Maryland)

5 Stars
May 09, 2009
This is one of the best garden books I have ever read or used. A great help to gardeners!

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