About this item
Beautiful gardens are generally thought to be true labors of love, often demanding hours of tedious routine maintenance. Planting requirements can be daunting, and finding the time to successfully cultivate a home garden is a tall order for most of us - constant watering, debris removal, and tiresome pruning are not at the top of our wish lists. Luckily, it doesnt have to be this way a carefully selected plant variety can give you all the enjoyment and curb appeal of a gorgeous, painstakingly tended garden with none of the wrist pain. Plant This Instead! tips you off to 75 lesser-known plant types that will thrive naturally in various microclimates, depending on where you live in the United States--featuring native and non-invasive plants, hardy alternatives to less sturdy species, new introductions, repeat bloomers, and other helpful varieties.
About the Author
Bio: Troy B. Marden is a plantsman, garden designer and author with a passion for plants. His 25-plus years of professional experience include time spent in nearly every facet of the horticulture industry. Troy has been a co-host of Nashville Public Television's hit gardening show, Volunteer Gardener, for more than 10 years, writes regularly for some of the country's top gardening magazine and Troy's blog, Gardener Cook, has become popular with plant lovers and food lovers alike. His latest venture, launched in late 2012, is a Garden Tour division of his business that will take other passionate gardeners on trips to some of the finest horticultural destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
You can find more information at www.troybmarden.com.
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Blog: Gardener Cook http://troybmarden.blogspot.com/
