The northern garden, with its unique growing conditions, presents gardeners with a major challenge. Many popular plants simply do not grow well in colder climates. Now, this easy-to-use guide for northern gardens gives you step-by-step instructions on choosing and caring for more than 150 low-maintenance plants and shrubs that "thrive" in colder climates including? Annuals Perennials Vines Shrubs Trees In addition, you'll discover other important gardening basics for maximum results? The benefits of one-time soil preparation The secret of summer and winter mulching The "less is more" fertilization technique that keeps your plants in perfect shape The best methods for irrigation Tips on keeping your plants pest free without over-using traditional pest controls Tough Plants for Northern Gardens?your solution for a beautiful, healthy, low-care garden.