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1. Rodale's Landscape Problem Solver, A Plant by Plant Guide
2. The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
3. The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening
4. The Garden Sourcebook
5. The book of Garden Design
6. John Brookes' Natural Landscapes

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Rodale's Landscape Problem Solver, A Plant by Plant Guide

Ball, Jeff and Liz.,1989. Rodale's Landscape Problem Solver, A Plant by Plant Guide Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.

"This comprehensive reference guide identifies and solves thousands of landscape problems in a moment's glance--whether it is a disease, insect pest, animal pest, or maybe a nutrient deficiency."

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The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

Brickell, Christopher editor-in-chief and Elsey, John Horticultural Consultant 1992. The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants . New York, New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

Packed with six thousand lush photographs and illustrations, a
comprehensive reference for the American gardener includes detailed, cross-referenced descriptions of more than fifteen thousand plants and all the major regions of North America.

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The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening

Brickell, Christopher editor-in-chief and McDonald, Elvin editor-in-chief, American Horticultural Society 1993. The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening  . New York, New York: Macmillan Publishing Co.

Aimed at amateur and professional gardeners alike, here is a practical
photographic guide to plants and the techniques that make them flourish.
The focus is on garden creation and maintenance, but there is also expert
advice on tending lawns, growing fruits and vegetables, and more. 3,000
full-color photos and illustrations.

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The Garden Sourcebook

Boisset, Caroline and Greene, Fayal.,1993. The Garden Sourcebook. New York:
Crown Publishers, Inc.

A comprehensive gardening reference provides a valuable information and
advice on the basic principles of garden design, planting, and care, with a
photographic index of more than five hundred plants to suit all garden
needs. 30,000 first printing.

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The book of Garden Design

 Brookes, John. 1991. The book of Garden Design. New York, New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

An incredible, oversized volume with more than 500 full-color
photographs and illustrations, The Book of Garden Design examines the
actual mechanics of garden design--putting pencil to paper and
transforming those initial ideas into a fully realized garden.

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John Brookes' Natural Landscapes

Brookes, John. 1998. John Brookes' Natural Landscapes DK Publishing, Inc.

Truly another wonderful book by John Brookes. He gives practical advice on how to work in harmony with nature.

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More recommended books to read
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• Cox, Madison., 1989. Private Gardens of Paris. New York: Harmony Books

• Editorial Staff of Ortho Books.,1993.
  The Ortho home Gardener's Problem Solver. San Ramon, Ca.: Monsanto Company.

• Halpin, Ann.,1996. Horticulture Gardener's Desk Reference. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press. New York, New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

• Hessayon, Dr. D. G., 1996. The Container Expert. New York: Harmony Books
   
• Ireland-Gannon Associates., 1990. The Home Landscaper. Tucson, Arizona: Home Planners, Inc.
   
• Lawrence, Mary and Waterkeyn, Sarah., 1989. Creative Design; Dried and Pressed Flowers. New York City: Gallery Books
   
• Leighton, Phebe , and Simonds Calvin.,1987. The New American Landscape Gardener. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.
   
• Little, Elbert L., 1996. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees Eastern Region. New York: Alfred A. Knoph
   
• Ortho Books, editorial staff ., 1989. Creating Japanese Gardens. San Ramon, California: Monsanto Company.
   
• Ortho Books, editorial staff ., 1982. All About Ground Covers. San Francisco, California: Chevron Chemical Company.
   
• Ortho Books, editorial staff ., 1982. All about Trees. San Francisco, California: Chevron Chemical Company.
   
• Ortho Books, editorial staff ., 1989. All About Pruning. San Francisco, California: Chevron Chemical Company.
   
• Phillips, Ellen and Burrell Colston C.,1993. Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.
   
• Phillips, Rodger and Rix, Martyn ., 1989. Shrubs. New York: Random House
   
• Southern Living Magazine Staff, Steadman, Todd 1992. Southern Living, Courtyards to Country Gardens. Birmingham, Alabama: Oxmoor House, Inc.
   
• Sunset Books, Sunset Magazine editors ., 1992. Garden Color Annuals and Perennials. Menlo Park, California: Land Publishing Co.
   
• Sunset Books, Sunset Magazine editors ., 1993. Garden Pests and Diseases. Menlo Park, California: Land Publishing Co.
   
• Tishler,William edited by., 1989. American Landscape Architecture; Designers and Places. National Trust for Historic Preservation; American Society of Landscape Architects Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press

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• Helmer, Dr. M. Jane., 1979. Houseplant Propagation for Modern Living. Kalamazoo, Michigan: Merchants Publishing Company
   

• Kramer, Jack., 1973. Gardening Without Stress and Strain. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons
   

• Nicholls, Richard., 1975. The Plant Doctor. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Running Press
   

• Ortho Books, editorial staff ., 1976. The Facts of Light about indoor gardening. San Francisco, California: Chevron Chemical Company.
   

• Ortho Books,  staff for the Franklin Library/Ortho Books ., 1980. The American Horticultural Society Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening; Houseplants. Mount Vernon, Virginia: The American Horticultural Society
   

• Sunset Books, Sunset Magazine editors ., 1978. Landscape and Gardening Remodeling. Menlo Park, California: Land Publishing Co.

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• Cox, Jeff and Marilyn., The perennial garden; Excerpted 1985. Landscaping with Flowering Perennials,. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.
   

• Garden Gate, editors., 1995. Designing Perennial Gardens,. Des Moines, IA: Woodsmith Corporation
   

• Rodale Gardening Books editors., Butterflies: How to Identify and Attract them to your Garden; Excerpted 1990 Marcus Schneck; Attracting Butterflies to your Gardens,. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.
   

• Proctor, Dr. Noble.,  Garden Birds: How to Attract Birds to Your Garden; Excerpted 1990 Carol H. Munson A Gardener's Guide to Birds,. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.

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• American Horticulturist, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA. 22308-1300 telephone: (703) 768-5700
   

• Birds & Blooms, PO Box 5359, Harlan, IA. 51593-2859
   

• Flower & Garden,  PO Box 7503, Read Oak,   IA. 51591-0503
   

• Garden Design,  PO Box 55455 Boulder, Co. 80323-5455
   

• Garden Gate,  2200 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312
   

• Horticulture,  98 North Washington St. Boston, MA.02114-1913 (617) 742-5600
   

• Fine Gardening, The Taunton Press  63 South Main St., PO Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470-5506  telephone: (800) 888-8286
   

• Landscape Architecture,  4401 Connecticut Ave., NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20008-2302  telephone: (800) 787-LAMS
   

• Organic Gardening,  33 East Minor Street., Emmaus, PA 18098

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