Several concurrent trends have created the need for a new book on annual plants. One is the increasing popularity of container gardening, for which these plants

Annual flowers provide a profusion of shapes and colors. They can be planted alongside perennials, bulbs, shrubs, or ornamental vegetables.

Provides information on growing trees, perennials, annuals, grasses, herbs, and bulbs, features the basics of garden design, and talks about environmentally sou

Offers advice on how to grow bulbs and describes the characteristics of more than 400 bulb plants.

"To grow a successful garden in shade, you need to select the right plants and then grow them according to their special needs. In this book, experts give you a