Although Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 states, residents do not necessarily garden in the same conditions nor share the same hardiness zone. "The Rhode Island Gardener's Companion" addresses the issues of soils, salt, wind, weather, and other challenges. For example, proven tips for gardening on saltwater come from Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, one of only two arboreta in the country situated on saltwater. With this book Rhode Islander gardeners will learn how to lengthen the growing season through careful plant selection, developing microclimates, and using season-extending products. Chapters on lawns, vegetables, flowers, and trees give detailed cultivation information and list specific varieties of plants proven to flourish in different areas of Little Rhody.
- ISBN10 0762744855
- ISBN13 9780762744855
- Publish Date 1 January 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 November 2012
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
- Imprint Globe Pequot Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 176
- Language English