<DIV><p><p>Have you ever wondered: what is a perennial anyway? What is mulch? Or what is the difference between soil and dirt? First-time author Dawn Vaessen explains all these questions and more in her novice's guide to perennial gardening on the prairies.</p><p> </p><p>If you want to grow bright, beautiful plants that are low maintenance, but have no clue how or where to begin, this guide will give you the step-by-step instructions to create a colourful and vibrant prairie garden. Even for busy people, a drop-dead gorgeous prairie garden is doable.</p><p> </p><p>More than just a gardening book, <i>Perfect Perennials for the Prairie Gardener </i>unearths a treasure trove of drought-tolerant, shade-loving, and hail-resistant perennials that are easy to grow and look great in the prairie garden. It includes everything the newbie gardener needs to start planting a backyard Eden in between work and kids' soccer games. It includes:</p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0in;"> <li> <p>information on what to do before plants are purchased,</p> </li> <li> <p>how to establish and maintain perennials, and</p> </li> <li> <p>ways to avert possible garden disasters.</p> </li> </ul><p> </p></p><p>Dawn presents 50 interesting, yet prairie-hardy, choices that give novice planters a baseline to begin their weekend gardening.</p></DIV>