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Re: Perennial Reference





I like to use catalogs from different mail order companies as handy
references, such as the White Flower Farm catalog.  Not only do you get
wonderful glossy photos of your plants and cultural info, but in the WFF
catalog, you can also get ideas for your borders.  Best of all, the
catalogs are mostly free!

For serious and more detailed references (such as propagation methods,
helpful cultural hints, seasonal color charts that help you plan your
garden, or even suggested companion plants), I've come to rely on the large
gardening book published by Better Homes & Gardens.  It not only has sample
borders and gardener profiles, but has informative sections on perennials,
annuals, bulbs, and roses.  It is not "all-inclusive", but for my tight
budget, it had the most bang for my buck.  Some other books that were
mentioned by this list were too rich for my blood (>$60), but to their
credit, also include lesser known plants.  I believed I paid about $30 for
my book on sale and it showcases those you can readily get from larger
nurseries or mail-order companies.  And since I'm not a "master gardener",
I find it does a good job for my needs and I find myself referring to it
more than any other book I've bought.

I'm in Zone 5/6 and the Sunset books aren't going to cut it here.


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