Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Foreword xii
5. Preface xiv
6. Introduction 1
7. Section I Evaluating Plants for Their Garden Impact
8. Foliage 9
9. Flowers 13
10. Bark and Stems 17
11. Seedpods, Berries, and Other Fruit 21
12. Architectural Shape and Form 25
13. Motion 29
14. Fragrance 31
15. Section II Evaluating Plants for Their Utility and Dependability
16. Early-Season Value and Fall Beauty 37
17. Winter Display 41
18. Bloom Time and Length of Bloom 43
19. Attractiveness to Pollinators 45
20. Size and Scale 49
21. Behavior in the Garden 51
22. Vigor and Suitability 55
23. Ease of Maintenance 57
24. Do You Love It? 59
25. Section III Determining Whether a Plant Will Thrive in Your Garden
26. Understanding Your Growing Environment 62
27. Cultural Requirements 65
28. Section IV At the Nursery
29. Choosing a Nursery 75
30. Local versus Online 77
31. Selecting the “Best of the Best” Plants for Your Garden 79
32. Other Shopping Tips 83
33. Giving Late Bloomers a Second Look 93
34. Section V Cool Plants for Cold Climates
35. Annuals 101
36. Bulbs 107
37. Grasses 115
38. Herbaceous Perennials 123
39. Shrubs 179
40. Trees 195
41. Vines 209
42. Glossary 215
43. Materials and Works Consulted 217
44. Index 219