The Southern Living Garden Book
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A practical reference for gardeners in the southern United States. The book divides the region into five climate zones, with maps and short descriptions of each. Twenty-six lists help readers choose plants suited to their zone, sorted by theme. An alphabetical section covers more than five thousand plants, and a dictionary of gardening terms and a section on resources sit alongside it, with color illustrations throughout.
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It is meant to be consulted rather than read straight through, returning to it each season as planting plans take shape.
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