| Customer Reviews
Okay Reference I bought this book primarily because of the review by: W. Oliver "scudder" which mentions the "Plant Selector" feature. It would be a great help if it were accurate. I was particularly interested in being able to cross-reference plants by acid-loving and deer-resistant features. I know that deer will eat anything if hungry; however, many sources from garden centers to university bulletins (and my own experience) note that hostas and tulips are deer candy. Both of these plants are listed deer resistant. Additionally, hollies are also listed as deer resistant. This fall, deer turned my new 8' holly into a topiary! Other than the "Plant Selector" feature, I'm not sure why I need this book along with the A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. To anyone else considering buying the package, I would recommend you don't do it.
INCREDIBLE BOOK BUT HUGE THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AN AMAZING BOOK. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A WONDERFULLY ORGANIZED BOOK WITH SUCH A LARGE QUANITTY OF BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. THE ONLY THING IS THAT IT IS HUGE! I HAD NO IDEA WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT IT WOULD BE THIS HUGE. I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE SMALLER. NEVERTHELESS, THE BOOK IS GREAT.
An outstanding plant reference This 720 page reference is well worth the money and is an indispensable tool for plant identification or plant selection. A short article on plant names and origins is followed by a beautiful section on "Creating a Garden" which covers style, structure, planning, seasons, using color and providing texture. The color photographs that accompany the article are outstanding! ^M
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