The Proven Winners Garden Book: Simple Plans, Picture-Perfect Plants, and Expert Advice for Creating a Gorgeous Garden by Ruth Rogers Clausen

Garden with the confidence of a winner! Proven Winners is America’s #1 plant brand. And now they are sharing their expert plant knowledge and creative design ideas in their first book, The Proven Winners Garden Book. This definitive guide starts with lessons on how to prepare a space, tips on choosing the right design, and a primer on buying the right plants. Twelve garden plans provide simple design ideas that will add curb appeal to your home garden. They include: A welcoming entryway A butterfly and pollinator garden A fragrant flower garden A shady summertime retreat A deer-resistant garden There are an additional twenty-five container recipes that add color and pizzazz to gardens of all sizes—even on balconies and patios. The creative combinations include holiday themes, solutions for shade and other concerns, poolside ideas, and much more. Read more

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From the Publisher The Proven Winners Garden Book makes beautifying your home garden easier than ever-and more economical and fun! Forget all the complicated gardening rules and jargon; we’ve simplified the process down to a series of straightforward recipes for gardens and containers. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions and you’ll quickly transform your ordinary space into a garden that is truly special. A Must-Have Garden Primer from Proven Winners Tips and Techniques for New Gardeners Master the basics of gardening-selecting a spot, designing a garden, and shopping for plants. Twelve Creative Garden Plans Choose the design that best suits your needs-pollinator gardens, colorful foliage, and more. Twenty-Five Colorful Container Recipes These containers are versatile and easy to care for-and can be used in small spaces. Hummingbird Feeding Station Watching hummingbirds sip nectar is enchanting, but unless you clean your hummingbird feeder and replace the sugar-water regularly, you endanger the health of your feathered visitors. That’s why it’s much better to feed your hummingbirds the natural way—with a basketful of red and orange flowers, the colors most attractive to these beautiful creatures. Ingredients Tapering black metal tub Soil 1 large firecracker plant 2 lantanas 2 petunias