Crockett, James Underwood

Describes the characteristics of 88 kinds of ground covers, explains how to select and grow them, and discusses ways of building and repairing lawns.

Discusses various kinds of home landscaping plans and designs and provides information about trees, shrubs, lawn covers, and other plants.

Describes the appearance and characteristics of cacti and succulent house plants and explains how to grow and care for them.

Explains how to select, plant, and care for different kinds of trees, and describes the characteristics of 188 deciduous trees.

Describes the appearance and characteristics of many annual flowers, and explains how to grow them in an outdoor garden.

Discusses various kinds of home landscaping plans and designs and provides information about trees, shrubs, lawn covers, and other plants.