About the Book

Book Synopsis

Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South.

Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, an area taking in USDA Zones 7b, 8, 9, and 10. Combining helpful gardening advice with an A-to-Z plant guide that describes more than 1,000 plant varieties and cultivars, Garden Perennials for the Coastal South will become an essential reference for both experienced and novice gardeners in this region.

The book is organized to allow planning a year-round garden or focusing on a particular season. Sections separate subtropical plants, vines, herbs, groundcovers, ferns, heat- and drought-tolerant plants, shade plants, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and annuals, as well as address disease-resistant roses for the region.

More than 200 color photographs illustrate individual plants and provide examples of beautiful landscape design. Rounding out the book's usefulness is information on the basics of landscaping, soil preparation, plant care, propagation, diseases, and pests. Whether you are new to the coastal South or a lifelong resident, you will find Garden Perennials for the Coastal South an indispensable addition to your gardening bookshelf.

Review Quotes

"Garden Perennials for the Coastal South fills a huge void by providing good solid gardening and specific plant information to native coastal residents as well as those recently transplanted to the area. The acknowledgment section of those consulted is a who's who of plant experts from coastal Virginia to Texas. If you garden in the Coastal South, this is both great reading and an indispensable reference. Two green thumbs up!"--Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery

"A beautifully illustrated book that will appeal to both beginning and experienced gardeners."--St. Augustine Record

"A fundamental volume for gardeners in that hot and humid stretch from the Gulf Coast of Texas to Tidewater Virginia. This attractive and authoritative guide covers everything from companion plantings to 'fail-safe' perennials."--American Gardener

"A thoroughly researched book."--Gainesville Sun

"Aware of the basic problems we face in day-to-day gardening. . . . An A-to-Z plant guide that is concise and useful. . . . Dipping into [this] book is a pleasant and educational experience."--Free Lance Star

"Offers a wealth of knowledge for gardeners who aim to please Mother Nature, especially where she's a tough taskmaster."--Virginian Pilot

"This book is packed with great information for all southern gardeners, from the casual to the very dedicated. . . . This engagingly written book is filled with many gardening solutions, nicely complemented with over 200 color photographs. It should be a great resource for the simple gardener to the landscape architect and general horticulturist. In addition, it will provide many enjoyable hours of reading."--HorTechnology

"Whether a gardener is new to the coastal South or a lifelong resident, he will find this large format book an indispensable and beautiful addition to his gardening bookshelf."--Rocky Mount Telegraph