Sunset Releases New Edition of the Western Garden Book

(Menlo Park, Calif.)—Sunset Books has just released a new edition of the Sunset Western Garden Book, the West’s most trusted gardening guide for nearly half a century. For novice homeowners and professional landscapers alike, this book is regarded as the preeminent reference for millions of gardeners in the Western United States.

“For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties,” says Kathleen Brenzel, Sunset Western Garden Book editor and long-time gardening editor for Sunset magazine. “This new edition provides completely up-to-date information that will serve as a resource for every gardener in the West.”

Totally revised and updated from the 2001 edition, the Sunset Western Garden Book explains what plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very best. This “bible of Western gardening” is a practical guide with basic advice on plant care and gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean varieties and easy-care plants for beginners.

Packed with gorgeous color photographs, the book offers a wealth of ideas and includes:

• More than 1,500 full-color photographs and 1,400 illustrations.
• Updated information on the Sunset Western climate zones.
• 30 Plant Selection Guides keyed to what gardeners are growing now.
• New Expert boxes throughout the book that feature advice and commentary from noted garden authorities in each represented region.

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