Request for Book Suggestions
- To: "'perennials@mallorn.com'" <perennials@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Request for Book Suggestions
- From: "* M* <m*@metropo.mccneb.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 17:52:16 -0500
We moved into a new house this winter, and when spring finally came,
were delighted to find the remnants of a border garden. The garden has
been neglected for at least one or two planting seasons, and what isn't
bare ground is covered in moss or weeds. A few brave plants have stood
their ground--mostly hostas and ladies mantles. I think there were
probably big expanses of bulbs or annuals in the garden at one time.
There's a 15 foot tall scraggly Japanese snowball (at least that's what
I think it is) that is all tangled up in our electric wires. The poor
thing is out of control.
I'm eager to jump in and just start DOING, but I'd probably do more
damage than good with the limited knowledge I have. I need to pick up
some good reference materials that would help with plant identification,
design basics, planting guidelines, pruning, care, and . . . everything.
Can anyone suggest books or magazines currently on the market? Please
keep in mind that I have almost no experience or background in
gardening, so I will need something for the lay person. I've signed up
for a introductory horticulture class at the community college, but
classes won't start till fall.
Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
--Mimi in Zone 5 (maybe?)
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