Plants for Places : 1,000 Expert Choices for Every Part of the Garden

Now fully revised and updated! Rely on the expertise and authority of the American Horticultural Society to choose plants that are specifically suited to the needs of your garden. For quick and easy reference, plants are listed under a range of specific sites and soils, from damp, shady spots to exposed situations, and for a range of uses from attracting wildlife to choosing the best climbers for pergolas. With photographs and growing information for more than 1,000 tried-and-tested plants, this is the perfect guide for trips to the garden center and nursery.;3; Introduction 4; Clay Soils 12; Sandy Soils 38; Alkaline Soils 64; Acidic Soils 92; Exposed Sites 118; Hedges 138; Coastal Gardens 166; Hot & Dry Sites 190; Dry Sites in Shade 216; Damp Sites in Shade 238; North- & East- Facing Walls 262; South- & West- Facing Walls 280; Groundcovers for Sun 304; Groundcovers for Shade 326; Walls & Paving 348; Reliably Moist Soils 372; Water Gardens 394; Containers in Sun 412; Containers in Shade 448; Shape & Structure 472; Wildlife Gardens 494; Cutting & Drying 524; Index and Acknowledgments 552. With full-color photographs and growing information for more than 1,000 tried-and-tested plants, AHS Plants for Places is the perfect pocket-sized guide for trips to the garden center and nursery. Now fully revised and updated! "Sun or shade? Sandy soil or heavy clay? Whatever your growing conditions, this handy guide will help you choose the best plants for every part of your garden..."--P. [4] of cover A handy, pocket-sized guide that will help in choosing plants for specific conditions or places in the garden