Includes 8 pages of full-color photos of perennials Your green-thumb guide to choosing and growing perennial flowers Perennial flowers come back year after year - and can add structure and layers of color to your garden. This friendly gardening companion guides you to the best perennials for your climate zone and light conditions, explains how to lay the groundwork for your garden, and shows you how to water, fertilize, prune, and mulch your flowers. Discover how to Find the right perennials for your climate Select popular shade-tolerant and full-sun plants Buy healthy plants Prepare the soil and plant Care for your flowers and control pests and diseases