DIVWritten by one of the region’s most highly respected gardening experts, Michigan Getting Started Garden Guide is a plant recommendation guidebook geared exclusively toward gardeners located in the Wolverine State. Author Melinda Myers shares her extensive gardening knowledge, highlighting her top picks for plants that will thrive in (or in spite of) Michigan’s tough winters and other unique growing conditions, guaranteeing success for the Michigan gardener and home landscaper./divDIV/divDIVFrom soil and water to fertilization and pest management, Michigan Getting Started Garden Guide addresses all the gardening topics of concern to Michigan gardeners. Featured plant categories discuss annuals, bulbs, ferns and groundcovers, ornamental grasses, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, turfgrasses, and vines. Each plant is showcased with detailed photography; specific advice on how, when, and where to plant; growing tips, such as watering requirements; and descriptions of routine care. Alongside these “nitty-gritty” aspects of planting and growing, Myers shares her inspiration for garden design, the various ways you can beautifully incorporate plants into your landscape, and her favorite cultivars and species. With proven, practical instructions presented through gorgeous imagery and adapted specially for the Michigan climate, Michigan Getting Started Garden Guide is your ticket to successful planting in the Great Lake State./div
Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers Melinda Myers ... Include asters in your garden design to help attract butterflies, for use as cut flowers, and for a little winter interest. A little early season care or ...
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She has written more than twenty gardening books, including Can't Miss Small Space Gardening, Minnesota & Wisconsin Getting Started Gardener's Guide, Month-by-Month Gardening in Minnesota & Wisconsin, Michigan Getting Started Garden ...
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