What new under the gardening sun? Amateur and professional gardeners alike will find it all here in detailed, full-color coverage of more than 1400 plants. Chapters are arranged by groupncluding Annuals & Perennials; Palms, Ferns & Cycads; Vegetables and Herbs; and Bulbsach beginning with a practical discussion of the group special features, how to use them in the garden, and how to select the best choices for specific areas. An A-to-Z listing of the best-known genera follows; complete with cultivation advice and handy care tips.