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About An Encyclopedia Of Shade Perennials
Product Description Finding an array of unique and diverse plants for shade might seem like a daunting task, with limited options available to the gardener. Shade perennial expert W. George Schmid dispels this perception in his new encyclopedia. This companionable reference provides information on more than 7000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, from Acanthus to Woodwardia — some new to horticulture, others unjustly overlooked, but all beautifully suited to the shade garden. Schmid has behind him a half century of practical gardening experience, horticultural education, and extensive travel observing shade perennials in their native habitats; readers are therefore treated to both useful growing tips and his personal associations with the plants. The expert text is rounded out with 500 stunning color photographs, many taken by the author himself. From Booklist The lively content of this authoritative compendium offers up much more than a dry encyclopedic gathering of information. Instead, Schmid reveals new ways of looking at gardening in shady conditions by sharing horticultural adventures spanning his own early years in Bavaria and on to Hosta Hill, the aptly named garden he has tended in Georgia for more than 30 years. Graciously guiding budding and sophisticated green thumbs, Schmid demystifies various types of shade, thus paving the way for gardeners to make knowing plant selections. Entries offer thorough descriptions of origins, common names, hardiness, form, and flowers. Additionally, cultivation requirements, propagation advice, and an expert's tips on the likes and dislikes of countless species and cultivars should further assist all levels of gardeners in matching appropriate plants to a shady site. Abundant color photographs serve double duty as a useful and inspiring resource. Alice Joyce Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Review "This botanical reference book covers more than 7,000 species and cultivars in 184 genera and provides the most devoted shade gardener with a wide array of interesting plants."Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, February 2003 Book Description This encyclopedia provides information on more than 7000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, from Acanthus to Woodwardia-all beautifully suited to the shade garden. Schmid has half a century of gardening experience; readers are therefore treated to both practical growing tips and his personal associations with the plants. The text is rounded out with 500 color photographs. From the Publisher Finding an array of unique and diverse plants for shade might seem like a daunting task, with limited options available to the gardener. Author and shade perennial expert W. George Schmid dispels this perception in his new encyclopedia on shade perennials. This companionable reference provides information on more than 7,000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, from Acanthus to Woodwardia---some new to horticulture, others unjustly overlooked, but all eminently suitable for enlivening and thriving in the shade garden. Schmid has behind him a half century of practical gardening experience, horticultural education, and extensive travel observing shade perennials in their native habitats; readers are therefore treated to both practical growing tips and his personal associations with the plants. Detailed chapters on types of shade, soils, watering, fertilizing, and other challenges peculiar to shade plants and shade gardening open the book, and cultural notes throughout concern cold and heat tolerance, shade intensity, soil conditions, propagation, and pest and diseases. The expert text is rounded out with 500 stunning color photographs, most taken by the author himself. An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials successfully combines Schmids expertise on shade perennials with touching personal accounts of his experiences as a gardener. Easy-to-read and packed with useful information, this book will be welcomed by
