Native Plants for New England Gardens [Paperback]

Eminently qualified and passionate wildflower experts Mark Richardson and Dan Jaffe have crafted a wildflower guide that ticks all the boxes.?Novice and expert gardeners alike will embrace this handsome book brimming over with stunning flower and foliage photographs of native perennials, shrubs, and trees.?Native Plants for New England Gardens?includes simple step-by-step instructions to grow and nurture an environmentally sound landscape bursting with beneficial birds, bugs and butterflies and is certain to become an essential reference guide for all New England gardeners.Miriam Goldberger, President, Wildflower Farm There is a groundswell of interest in using native plants to enhance the ecological value of our properties. But which plants should we use and how should we use them? The clear writing and beautiful rendition of Native Plants for New England Gardens answers these questions in spades! Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants and co-author of The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden Every New England homeowner who is interested in supporting bees, butterflies and other wildlife should have a copy of?Native Plants for New England Gardens?on their bookshelves. It won't stay on the shelf for long, however, because this book by Mark Richardson and Dan Jaffe will be frequently put to use as decisions are made about which trees, shrubs and perennials should be planted. The authors have chosen the listings with care; the plants included assist pollinators and bring beauty to the landscape. Mark and Dans book is filled with inspiring descriptions and planting tips, and is a resource for every home landscaper, be they plant geeks or plant newbies. --C.L. Fornari,?The Garden Lady,?author of The Cocktail Hour Garden?and?Coffee for RosesA concise compendium with useful knowledge for both the native plant enthusiast and the curious home gardener.--Matt Mattul³*