Hydrangeas For American Gardens Michael Dirr

Description: About this productProduct InformationHow to choose from the hundreds of mopheads, lacecaps, oakleafs, and more? Respected plantsman Michael A. Dirr comes to the rescue in his refreshingly forthright style.Product IdentifiersPublisherTimber Press, IncorporatedISBN-100881926418ISBN-139780881926415eBay Product ID (ePID)5955401Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2004LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight30.2 OzWidth8in.Height0.8in.Length9.5in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition22IllustratedYesDewey Decimal635.9/3372Age LevelTradeCopyright Date2004AuthorMichael A. DirrIllustrated byDirr, Bonnie L.Number of Pages236 PagesLc Classification NumberSb413.H93d57 2004ReviewsHydrangeas for American Gardens totally seduced me. It is attractive enough to pick up, deep enough to take home, enthralling enough to take to bed, and by the morning light I wanted it to be mine forever., Gardeners will find useful advice about which varieties will perform best in their part of the United States., This is a wonderful addition to a home garden library...and at $29.95, is not too expensive, and for the color photographs alone this is a bargain., For growers of hydrangeas Dirr's book is invaluable for choosing the best hydrangeas to grow in each area., The descriptions of the plants are well written, and the culture, care, propagation, and pests and diseases chapters are set forth in a no-nonsense way., The book is filled with information and color images of hydrangeas taken by this accomplished plant photographer, augumented by beautiful botanical illustrations crafted by Dirr's wife, Bonnie. This book is a must for Dirr fans, and for those not yet exposed to his writing and photography, now is the time., A must-read that covers every aspect of the plant from its botany to its propagation and hybridization (and even how to preserve those blossoms)., Respected plantsman Michael A. Dirr comes to the rescue in this refreshingly forthright and practical guide to these distinctive shrubs and climbers., " Hydrangeas for American Gardens totally seduced me. It is attractive enough to pick up, deep enough to take home, enthralling enough to take to bed, and by the morning light I wanted it to be mine forever." -R. William Thomas, American Gardener , September/October 2004, For those who wish to extend their collection of hydrangeas and which plants to grow, this book is undeniably essential., Thanks to Michael Dirr for sorting, separating and explaining the dynamic genus of Hydrangea in his new book., Illustrated in full color with beautiful photos and line art, my first thought after perusing Hydrangeas for American Gardens was that this book is going to cost a lot of money, but surprisingly, it doesn't., University of Georgia professor Dirr casts a wide net to provide comprehensive information about these versatile plants., Helps to sort out the sense of confusion many gardeners experience when confronted by hundreds of hydrangea species, hybrids and cultivars., Dirr and his overstated opinions are always a pleasure to read, and this book does not deviate far from those expectations., With practical 'hands-in-the-soil' advice and detailed observation based on years of scientific research, this is an indispensable reference for all gardeners and hydrangea enthusiasts., Perhaps I should compare Dr. Dirr to a Sequoiadendron; the longer he is around, the more overhwhelming he is., Look for more hydrangeas than ever in nurseries around the country as this book catches on. And it will., This book explores the challenges associated with growing these colorful plants in America. ... The care and cultivation of hydrangea variations like mopheads, oakleafs, lacecaps and climbers are authoritatively discussed., It is quite simply a great book! The hydrangeas of the world will thank the author, as you will as well., Dirr is a hydrangea aficionado whose dream is that hydrangeas will flower reliably from Maine to Florida, regardless of the vagaries of climate., Dirr's heartfelt and knowledgeable opinions are immensely helpful in deciding which hydrangeas deserve space in your garden., For Dirr fans, there is no question that this book is a must-read. For those not yet exposed to his writing and photography, now is the time., Finally, we have a book which will enable us to wisely select those species and cultivars best suited to our specific locale and design situation., Whisk away your winter blues when you spend an afternoon thumbing through the beautiful images found in Hydrangeas for American Gardens., This man is a scientist and everything that he says is backed up by experience. And, of course, the pictures are lovely., Hydrangeas for American Gardeners is the ultimate reference. It's a beautiful book, packed with gorgeous color photos, cultivar charts, propagation descriptions and, as always with books by Dirr, his esteemed opinions.Lccn2003-019842

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