Groundcovers for the South

Harrison, Marie, 1942- (Author).

Summary:

"Master Gardener Marie Harrison takes readers through a variety of plants that can serve as groundcovers in the American South, ranging from herbs and perennials to shrubs and native plants, including a section on what plants to avoid. Each entry gives detailed information on ideal growing conditions for the plant, how to care for it, and different selections within each species. Color photographs and line drawings make identification easy." -- back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 1561643475
ISBN: 9781561643479
Physical Description: 157 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Sarasota, Fla. : Pineapple Press, ©2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-148) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	An array of groundcovers -- Ferns as groundcovers -- Shrubs as groundcovers -- Native groundcovers -- Herbs as groundcovers -- Some groundcovers to avoid or to use with caution -- Annuals as groundcovers -- Other plants suitable for groundcover use -- Groundcovers for specific situations.