Here are my suggestions and favorites:
Michael A. Dirr, Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs
Tracy DiSabato-Aust, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden
David Austin, et al., Botanica's Roses
Piet Oudolf, Planting the Natural Garden
Piet Oudolf, Designing with Plants
Oehme van Sweden, Bold Romantic Gardens
John Brookes, Natural Landscapes
Jeff Cox, Perennial All Stars
Rick Darke, Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses
Noel Kingsbury, Natural Garden Style
Ken Druse, The Natural Shade Garden
Beth Chatto, The Green Tapestry
Hugh Johnson, Principles of Gardening
Rand B. Lee, Pleasures of the Cottage Garden
Christopher Brickell, The American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training
Michael A. Dirr, Hydrangeas for American Gardens
I love gardening books and love the inspiration and education they provide.
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Some that I reference regularly:
Louise Riotte: "Carrots Love Tomatoes"
Ron Engeland: "Growing Great Garlic"
Mel Bartholomew: "Square Foot Gardening"
DeWitt & Bosland: "The Pepper Garden"
I recently read Steve Solomon's book "Gardening When It Counts" which was insightful, but not real full of practical information I could use in my current setup.
Louise Riotte: "Carrots Love Tomatoes"
Ron Engeland: "Growing Great Garlic"
Mel Bartholomew: "Square Foot Gardening"
DeWitt & Bosland: "The Pepper Garden"
I recently read Steve Solomon's book "Gardening When It Counts" which was insightful, but not real full of practical information I could use in my current setup.