Care-Free Plants: 200 Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Plants Anyone Can Grow

Garden smarter, not harder!. Now you can discover how to spend less effort, save money, and end up with more time to enjoy your beautiful garden. Carefree Plants reveals the secrets to great gardening and puts these skills within easy reach, regardless of climate, soil conditions, or taste in blossoms. You'll find the essential facts and hassle-free how-tos for growing 200 sturdy, versatile, beautiful plants, plus dazzling results captured in over 500 full-color photographs and drawings.

In two easy-access sections, gardeners of all levels will find perfect plants for every situation-learn how to combine them for maximum impact with minimum maintenance.
* Section One: Dry soil? Lots of Shade? Excessive wind? Simply look up a particular condition and discover easy-care plants necessary to thrive
* Section Two: Wild about tulips? Passionate about roses? Pining for evergreens? Find the facts on favorite plants, including which varieties need the least amount of TLC

Seeking out a four-season trooper? Azaleas stand up to blistering winds, acidic soil, and road salt ... and still burst out in a blaze of color every spring. Facing a tough-to-plant hillside? Turn to enchanting, drought-resistant daylilies and barberries to ward off erosion while bringing a smile of sunny yellow. These pages are filled with an abundance of possibilities for gardening with ease and enjoyment.