Saturday, May 16, 2009

Book Review: An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials

W. George Schmid's An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials is a must for any perennial gardener's library. The book contains an extensive list of shade perennial plants, and presents the material in an entertaining and readable manner. Schmid has had a shade perennial garden for over thirty years, and the book well reflects his expertise.

Plant entries will cover everything from the origins and common names of the shade perennial plant, to details about its hardiness, flowering cycle, cultivation requirements, how to propagate the plant best, and much, much more. The book discusses over 7,000 different perennial plant species suitable for shade perennial gardens, and is beautifully illustrated with color photos.

If you are looking for the definite guide to shade perennial garden plants, then Schmid's Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials is the book for you. The book can easily be purchased online at Amazon.com. You can easily access the book page by clicking the icon below: