Northwest: Smartgarden Regional Guide (American Horticultural Society) by Rita Pelczar (Author), Peter Punzi (Author)

Northwest: Smartgarden Regional Guide (American Horticultural Society) by Rita Pelczar (Author), Peter Punzi (Author)

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK ADULT (July 21, 2003)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
• UPC : 9780789493668
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.65 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.04 x 0.92 x 10.94 inches

A comprehensive guide to gardening in the Northwest -- includes Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Presenting a new way to think about gardening, the American Horticultural Society's "smart gardening" program teaches gardeners how to their own preferences and time availability, assess the possibilities of a location, and then create a garden that is in tune with the environment. A coding system, assigned to each plant, uses hardiness and heat zones, sun/shade, water needs, and plant size to help determine the perfect plants for any site.