Vintage 1962 Landscape Planting Guide For Northern California Proper Planting

The landscape planting guide was written with a specific purpose in mind – to help the home Gardener choose plants that grow to the right size in a given spot. In this guide, the plants that are generally in the nursery trade in Northern California have been divided into groups: 1.Low growing. Plants that generally do not grow more than 3 feet 2. Medium growing. Plants usually grow from 3 to 6 feet. 3. Tall growing. Plants that grow 6 feet or more. Also included our sections on conifers, trees, vines, ground covers, and fruit trees . They have further tried to help the home gardener with the key to a planting guide to give a hint as to soil condition required for each plant and also a key to the usual price in the nurseries. The field of plants is vast and often confusing. It is hoped the efforts will help you select the plants you need to make your garden in the place of beauty you desire, and that your gardening pleasure will be simplified and increased in northern California See photos for conditions