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Very Interesting and Informative

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Very informative and chocked full of valuable material pertaining to specific types of plants you may desire for your garden. I have only one complaint - the pictures of shrubs and trees show only, in most instances, just the branch containing the leave or flower. I wanted to see pictures of the entire shrub or tree since I desired to observe the fullness or lack thereof of specific species for my garden. In other words, to get an idea how the plant would look when it is in place.

northeastern natives	Customer Rating:
The book is a good list of plants, shrubs and trees for the area. I find the text to be a little technical for the novice/intermediate gardener.

Wonderful Plant Guide for the Northeast

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I know how to garden in Kansas, Maryland, Australia, South Texas and Florida, but now I'm learning what plants work for New England. This book is a life saver with descriptions of ferns, grasses, wildflowers, vines, shrubs and trees suited to the region. The photos are good, full-color, but aren't always on the same page as the description. Each plant is listed with its scientific name, followed by its common names and family group. It gives the zones, soil requirements, and light needs plus a short description. There are propagation tips for each and notes for special information and an indication of the plant's natural range. It is really a pretty exhaustive book. Some helpful lists at the end includes: Plants that tolerate wet soil Plants that tolerate dry soil Plants that tolerate shade Plants with flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds Plants with fruits that attract birds Plants with fruits that attract mammals This can be used as a wildflower identification book or to select plants for special needs in your northeast garden.

Going native.	Customer Rating:
For anyone in the Northeastern part of the USA, this book will become a well thumbed reference. The developing of a web of life based upon the system of native flora and fauna is clearly and compellingly presented. In a world where native plants are often thought of as weeds, this book is a fresh look at what makes the Northeast its own special region.

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This book proved to be a big help in determining native plantings for my yard. The latin names helped eliminate "look alikes" in plant catalogs. It is worth the money