{"product_id":"9781604691566","title":"Managing the Wet Garden: Plants That Flourish in Problem Places","description":"Water is usually a gardener's friend, bringing lush plant growth and the sensory delights of fountains, streams, and ponds. But even gardeners can have too much of a good thing, and excess water can be hostile to plant life. Fortunately, John Simmons comes to the rescue with the definitive guide to managing a variety of wet garden sites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging the Wet Garden\u003c\/i\u003e dares gardeners to consider excess water an opportunity to cultivate an unexpectedly large and unique range of plants. Natural wetlands — water meadows, marshlands, and riverbanks — provide inspiration for practical water management, plant selection, and aesthetic considerations. In Part One Simmons provides readers with practical tips on how to recognize and manage a wet site. Part Two includes a detailed directory of water tolerant plants, including ferns, conifers, trees, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous plants, and bulbs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty years in preparation, \u003ci\u003eManaging the Wet Garden\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire readers to not only accept the challenge of too much water, but to appreciate the ample rewards.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Timber Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151288418544,"sku":"9781604691566","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781604691566_p0.jpg?v=1763828598","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781604691566","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}