Reviews of Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials is a Bookworm 20 book.
Excellent reference source. As a beginning gardener I feel I inadvertently found the bible for the landscaper/gardener. Absolute wealth of invaluable information.
500 page book about equally divided between care and cultural info, and the encyclopedia part with color pictures of course. It seems very complete and helpful.
Great gardening and indentification reference. The most helpful part to me is the "Growing Perennials". As a relatively new gardener it was most helpful to me just getting started, as I already had the perennials planted, and just needed a reference about how to care for them. Very nice encyclopedia to boot. The only change I would make to the encyclopedia is, include more information about such things as pests and diseases common to the plant in question, and winterizing requirements for it. I live in a very cold and snowy area and need more info on how to care for them through winter months. Otherwise, great book! Definitely a must have for any gardener's library, whether newbie or experienced gardener.
This book is an excellent reference on Perennials. It assists in the identification and maintenance of a wide selection of perennials. I would recommend this book as an addition to the gardening library.
This is an excellent resource. I bought this book when I started gardening and used it to teach myself a good portion of what I know about gardening. 6 years later, I still refer to it when researching new plants. It's got lots of great garden designs included as well a large encyclopedia detailing a lot of perennials. It also has lot's of information including how to treat various plant diseases, how to maintain your soil, how to propogate and maintain your perennials, etc.
I would highly recommend this book to any gardener that uses perennials in their gardens (don't we all???).
I use the book extensively to help me recall the names and other information regarding the perennials I have. The full-color photographs are excellent for identification, and the comments about the various varieties are extensive.
