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Books : The Gardener's Palette: The Quick-and-Easy Guide to Selecting Over 1,000 Plants by Color and Height


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by: Jenny Hendy







Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 712
EAN: 9781577150497
ISBN: 157715049X
Label: Knickerbocker Press
Manufacturer: Knickerbocker Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 1998-10
Publisher: Knickerbocker Press
Sales Rank: 1847719
Studio: Knickerbocker Press



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Product Description:
Take the guesswork out of planning your beds and borders with this quick and easy guide to over 1000 plants arranged by color and height. Each section is by color and is subdivided by front, middle, and back allow for a clear and informed choice. As an extra bonus, each of the over 1000 plants are photographed in full color both close-up, for a view of the flower and leaf characteristics, and from a distance for a view of the entire plant. Whether planning an entire bed, or filling in a gap, this visual guide lets you select with confidence.



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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Had to add it to my collection of inspirational garden books
I recently purchased this book because it was so well organized, and it has over 1,000 nice color photos of the plants. You can quickly select a plant based on color, size, and what part of the season it will bloom. It will also advise you on hardiness, and whether it needs sun or shade. Since I will be landscaping almost 1/3 of an acre this year, it helps take the guesswork about placement of plants when trying to create a layered effect of texture and colors. I have been recommending it ... Read More




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