Tough Plants for Tough Places: Invincible Plants for Every Situation in Bloomington, MN

A book gardeners need with climate change upon us.
Few gardens have perfect growing conditions. Invariably, there's a corner too shady, wet, windy or dry. The solution: a tough plant. Unkillable. One that will shrug off the worst conditions, and even thrive despite them.
Tough Plants for Tough Places
is an easy-to-use, fully illustrated guide to more than 100 virtually unkillable plants for your garden - whatever the growing conditions. With a handy guide to symbols used in the book to denote special conditions and the plant's properties and advantages,
includes:
An extensive directory with more than 100 plants chosen for their ability to survive difficult conditions while adding beauty and color to the garden
Techniques to assess your garden and improve what you have
Pointers to match available plants to garden conditions
Information to help you understand soil and microclimates created by sun, shade and wind
Advice on caring for plants in tough situations
Suggestions on where and how to plant
Practical tips on getting started, planting, routine care and weed control
The book now includes Russian Sage, Coneflowers (echinaceas), Blanketflower and other drought-tolerant favorites.