Welcome to my page of recommended garden books. This books are about gardening, plants or garden architechture. I actually own and/or have read all of the books below.

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Mrs. Greenthumbs Plows Ahead : Five Steps to the Drop-Dead Gorgeous Garden of Your Dreams - Cassandra Danz

Synopsis:
The voluptuously down-to-earth, hilariously readable, and eminently practical Mrs. Greenthumbs plows ahead with this indispensable guide to creating a garden appropriate to your home, without driving yourself up a tree. Filled with practical instruction, this book will change the way readers think about home landscaping--and it will never again be boring!

What I think:
Its a great resource book. Ms. Danz is down-to-earth and, yet, informative. Its easy to read and easy to understand - and its for beginning gardeners like me!

Water Gardens : Simple Projects, Contemporary Designs - Hazel White

Synopsis:
A book about designing a water garden.

What I think:
Its a great book to look through for ideas, though the book itself seems to be geared more towards larger gardens.

Gardening for Pleasure: A Practical Guide to the Essential Skills - Ursula Buchan

Synopsis:
Ursula Buchan's enjoyment of gardening is infectious. Insisting that gardens and plants are meant to be enjoyed, she explains which gardening tasks should be undertaken throughout the year and suggests the best ways to do them. She clarifies basic techniques such as planting, watering, pruning, and propagation, and explains which chores are unnecessary or impractical. Her experiences in creating new gardens and revamping existing ones are instructive, as are her tips on what to look for when choosing and buying plants. She also discusses the different planting and cultivation needs of various plant groups, from annuals, perennials, and roses to trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruit, and herbs, concluding with information on their care and maintenance.

What I think:
This book was a pleasure to read, mainly because of the Ms. Buchan's enthusiasm for gardening. There is a lot of good advice - especially good is when she tells you what you don't need to do! Great pictures too. I think that this is a good book to read even if you don't have a garden - you might learn something anyway!