Into every life some rain must fall. Or maybe not. Whether your garden is beset by monsoonal moisture or withering winds, frigid cold or sweltering heat, trying to find plants that will not only survive but actually thrive in such harsh conditions can be a gardener's greatest challenge. Amos has created a superb guide, cataloguing what must be gardening's most desirable plants: those she deems virtually 'unkillable.' From dry shade to soggy bogs, even the most impossible garden situations have plants ideally suited for them. After thoroughly explaining how to assess specific site conditions and addressing ways to improve problem areas, Amos offers a directory of 100 plants that are among Mother Nature's toughest creations. Fabulous full-color photographs showcasing each plant's beauty accompany Amos' concise descriptions of desirable characteristics, planting conditions, and cultural maintenance. Clever icons quickly impart basic data on problem sites and microclimates appropriate for each plant. With tender advice, Amos reveals tough plants able to rescue frustrated gardeners before they throw in the trowel. - Carol Haggas; 144p AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2003.-
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