Annuals for Michigan

Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 443 annuals suited to the climate of this Great Lake state. Szerlag and Beck provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommendations on how and wh

Acknowledgments

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The Flowers at a Glance

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Introduction

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Average Last-Frost Date Map

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Annual Gardens

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Getting Started

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Light

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Soil

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Exposure

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Frost Tolerance

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Preparing the Garden

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Composting

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Selecting Annuals

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Planting Annuals

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Annuals from Seed

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Caring for Annuals

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Weeding

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Mulching

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Watering

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Fertilizing

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Grooming

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Growing Perennials as Annuals

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Problems & Pests

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Glossary of Pests & Diseases

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About This Guide

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The Annuals

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Quick Reference Chart

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Glossary

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Seed Catalogs

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Index

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