Loretta D. (femmefatale) reviewed Simon & Schuster's Guide to Plants and Flowers on + 20 more book reviews
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This guide characterizes each plant as to place of origin, propagation, flowering season, best soil type, and amount of water and sunlight needed for healthy growth. There are sections devoted to plants for balconies and terraces, plants for borders and rock gardens, medicinal and aromatic plants, wildflowers, orchids succulents, bulbs, herbs and aquatic plants. Edited by a member of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book has been especially designed for American gardeners, providing accurate descriptions of plants that thrive in various parts of the country. A must for indoor and outdoor gardeners.
