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Gardening: Landscaping

What should I plant here?  If you have ever asked yourself that question when looking at your landscaping beds then Greenwood Public Library can help.  Gain inspiration and valuable information from the wealth of resources available. 

Library Materials

	The Ultimate Book of Small Gardens by Graham Rice 635 RIC Colorful pictures provide inspiration and exemplify how small details make a difference in tiny gardens.		Encyclopedia of Planting Combinations by Tony Lord 635.9 LOR This colorful encyclopedia not only provides detailed information on thousands of plants, but it also shows planting schematics for how to combine plants together to create layers and harmony in the landscape bed.
	Stonescaping Idea Book by Andrew Wormer 717 WOR Get creative with respect to your garden room floor.  Hundreds of full color photographs feature unique stone ideas for your home and garden.		Ortho Home Gardener’s Problem Solver: Symptoms and Solutions for More Than 1500 Garden Pests and Plant Ailments 635.049 ORT Does something seem off with one of your plants?  Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention options are explained in this illustrated pest and disease manual.
	The Foliage Garden: Tapestries of Color, Shape, and Texture by Becke Davis 635.975 DAV  Texture and color can be varied and exciting in a landscape without flowers.  This highly illustrated book provides many examples of how to combine plants based on the color and texture of their foliage.		Perennial Combinations: Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start by C. Colston Burrell 635.932 BUR If you are perplexed as to how to combine perennials together in a harmonious fashion, this book will be a tremendous help.  Heavily illustrated and complete with layering techniques and ideas for seasonal displays.
	Pruning: Expert Answers to All Your Questions by Richard Bird 631.542 BIR Some shrubs and trees can take hard pruning for rejuvenation purposes, while others require more gradual trimming.  This book will fill in the answers when it comes to this necessary gardening task.		Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants: Annuals, Bulbs, Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables, Fruits & Nuts by Derek Fell 635.9 FEL Midwest landscapers sometimes complain that there just isn’t enough variety in the landscapes compared to the South and the West.  Using this resource dedicated to hardy plants, the average home gardener can gain inspiration and practical advice for sprucing up landscape beds.
	Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Area		Fine Gardening Magazine Area

Websites

What Tree Is That? - www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/
    Use this simple step-by-step guide from the Arbor Day Foundation to identify North American trees.

United States Department of Agriculture - www.plants.usda.gov
    Search this huge database of plants to find out characteristics and growing conditions.

Monrovia Growers - www.monrovia.com
    This supplier of perennials, shrubs, and trees has a valuable plant database anyone can search through to learn more about the plants he/she may see at the local garden center.  Browse pictures, look up plant characteristics, or find out what’s new in the marketplace!

GardenGuides.com - www.gardenguides.com
    Gardening info for the beginner and the master.

American Horticultural Society - www.ahs.org/horticulture_internet_community/
    If you are looking for a national plant society or club, it is probably listed here. 

Purdue University’s Landscape Entomology Department - www.entm.purdue.edu/Entomology/research/cs/
    Bug Problems?  Follow the links provided here for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention solutions.

Purdue University’s Turf Science Department - www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/
    It takes patience and work to grow really nice grass in the Midwest.  Figure out what kind of grass you have and how to keep it looking healthy.   

Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association - www.inla1.org
    Looking to hire a landscape contractor or want to know a reputable place to shop here in Indiana?  Check out this website.

Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS) - www.inpaws.org
    If you would like to learn more about plants native to Indiana, this is the place to get started.

Cornell Pruning Basics - http://blogs.cce.cornell.edu/community-horticulture/mgv-program/hort-610-toolkits-for-training-volunteers/pruning-basics/
    This will break down the art of pruning shrubs for the average homeowner.

Horticulture Magazine - www.hortmag.com
    The blogs located on this site are die-hard plant lovers who share cool photographs and good information about the newest plants in the marketplace.

University of Illinois Extension Services Solutions - www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hortanswers/
    If you are looking for a simple and direct answer to a gardening issue that has popped up in your landscape, chances are that this easy-to-use website can help.

FAQs

What is the difference between an annual and a perennial?
An annual lives one summer in Indiana, a perennial comes back the next year.  Perennials have differing life spans – they don’t all live forever!

What is the hardiness zone in Greenwood, Indiana?
Zone 5.

When is the last frost date in this area?
This is a trick question in Indiana – it changes from year to year.  Be prepared to cover your tender crops and flowers all the way until Mother’s Day in Greenwood! 

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