Profiles ofmore than 250 plants proven to thrive in the Midwest's climate, including shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, help you select the best plants tocreate a beautiful landscapeora high-yielding edible garden.Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers clear and conciseplant variety information.Month-by-month care and cultivation guidesare offered for each plant group, guiding your journey-even if you're a first-time Midwestern gardener.Author Melinda Myersaddresses the many challenges of growing in the Midwest, including achanging climateandunique soil and pest troubles.The how-to methods forplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing,and much more are rich with information essential to those in the region.
This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Midwestern states. Whether you live in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Cleveland, Des Moines, or somewhere in between,Midwest Gardener's Handbookhas you covered.
Midwest Gardener's Handbookis part ofthe Gardener's Handbook seriesfrom Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series includeFlorida Gardener's Handbook,Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Handbook,Northwest Gardener's Handbook, and many others.