New Complete Guide to GardeningInvaluable reference for novice and experienced gardeners with 600 color pages packed with more than 750 photos of gardens and individual plants. Information on perennials, roses, bulbs, annuals, lawns, trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs -- plus detailed how-to-grow-it information for nearly 500 plants. |
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