Plants Are Like People

by Jerry Baker, Carl Chambers (Illustrator)

The Bottom Line Jerry Baker is not only a plant doctor, but also has a keen eye for what makes a landscape beautiful. In fact, it is the latter aspect of his work that makes Plants Are Still Like People most enjoyable. Pros each chapter ends with a practical Q&A provides numerous useful lists Cons a bit preachy in places Description Reading "germination labels" when buying grass germination and purity should be close to 100%. Don't let blooms die on your "a dying bloom takes too much from the rest of the plant." In rooms where houseplants grow, paint walls bright "These colors will reflect more light". Measuring how deeply your lawn is being watered by a catch some of the water in a can. Edging makes a garden "look neat and as though it were designed to fit into the overall landscape." A hole is not just a hole -- or "how to plant trees properly."

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Nature

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite gardening books I read as a kid. I still use many of Jerry Baker's gardening tips in my garden today. 🌻🐝🐞

♥️We had this book in our family library, and I enjoyed reading it from time to time as a kid.

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