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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lee Miller is a landscape/garden designer, consultant and garden blog author from the south shore of Long Island, who has been involved in the horticultural industry since 1996. Her award-winning gardening blog features over 300 articles on general gardening, landscape design principles, gardening tips, planting, pruning, garden maintenance, feature plants and more. In addition, Lee Miller has donated her time as a contributing writer for the American Heart Association Gardening Blog, as well as Gardening Know How, and has been involved as a presenter at local gardening clubs. Lee is the author of three publications, A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, Landscape Design Combinations, Dream, Garden, Grow!, and her newest book, Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern & Mid-Atlantic Garden, each sharing her experiences and know how as a seasoned gardener. With trowel in hand since the age of five, her passion for gardening continues to grow.
A Guide to Northeastern Gardening is a comprehensive guide of valuable information on plants hardy in a range of zones from 3-9, with gardening techniques backed up by Lee Miller's personal experiences as a professional landscape designer. Learn about landscape design principles, butterfly gardening, deer resistant plants, long blooming perennials, globe and weeping evergreens, flowering trees and shrubs, native plantings, shade gardening and more. Additional topics include The Four Seasons of Gardening, Proper Planting Techniques and Garden Maintenance Tips, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, A Guide to Northeastern Gardening will help you to create and maintain your own dream garden. Come along on a journey into the world of gardening!
- Achieve a garden that provides interest every month of the year!
- Use labeled photographs of successful designs with plant descriptions as your guide.
- Learn which types of plants to use for foundation plantings, privacy screenings and backyard settings, and how to combine them.
- Learn how to incorporate hardscape such as walkways and patios with step by step directions on construction.
- Discover foliage combinations for a low maintenance container planting.
- Learn about gardening styles and trends throughout history, accompanied by colorful photographs.
- The information is presented in a comprehensive, easy to understand format.
- Landscape Design Combinations provides the tools and confidence you need.
Lee Miller is proud to share her latest publication, Dream, Garden, Grow!: Musings of a Lifetime Gardener, a collection of musings as she shares her memories of childhood and how she grew to become a lifetime gardener. Packed with stories about life, gardening, medicinal uses of plants, garden folklore, seasonal interest, sustainable and indoor gardening, you'll laugh and learn as you explore what makes a gardening addict and the meaning behind mysterious gnomes and garden fairies. While exploring, also learn about moon gardens, witty garden jargon and tried and true gardening tips. Whether you are a gardener or not, have a "green thumb" or "brown", Lee's stories will not only entertain and amuse but will teach you inspiring gardening pointers along the way.
Have you ever wondered if you could have interest in the garden twelve months a year? The answer is a definitive yes! Through years of experience as a landscape designer, Lee Miller has accumulated a list of plants which are hardy in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions that will provide ongoing interest for your outdoor space. Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Garden will take you on a journey through each month of the year, while providing that perfect mix of gardening interest along the way. Colorful photographs with descriptions of each plant according to bloom time, foliage color or other notable characteristics will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space during every season. Additionally, environmental needs, plant care and maintenance tips are provided for each selection with any other important information. Finally, gardening tips and a summary of gardening chores are provided for each month. Are you ready for a twelve-month interest garden? Then come along and plan away!
- Organizes plant interest by month for easy reference.
- Plan with over 120 plant selections to choose from.
- Colorful photographs are supplied with plant descriptions and care requirements.
- Monthly gardening chores are suggested for each month.
- Plant maintenance and care tips are recommended to help you maintain a healthy garden.
- Explore helpful pointers on soil types, characteristics, and identification.
- Achieve the 12 month all season garden you have been looking for.