The definitive monthly manual of "when to" and "how to" information every North and South Carolina homeowner needs to be a successful gardener." "Master gardener and educator Dr. Robert Polomski shares years of hard-won gardening experience in this comprehensive book tailored exclusively for readers living in the Carolinas. An easy-to-follow format, extensive how-to photos, and specific advice give you a rich, month-by-month picture of gardening in these two garden-friendly states. Reading this book is like having your own garden coach to answer your questions and tell you everything you need to do to get your garden rolling. Here's what you'll find in "Carolinas Month-by-Month Gardening" - Year-round coverage, from January to December- All major plant types--from flowers and groundcovers to trees and shrubs, and everything in between, including edibles--are featured- Specific when-to and how-to advice on planting, watering, fertilizing, growing, and care (including pest control)- Fully illustrated with color photographs and illustrations to demonstrate techniques and identify plants Before you start another gardening season hoping that you're doing "what" you need to do, "when" you need to do it, pick up a copy of "Carolinas Month-by-Month Gardening "and be confident you'll have a beautiful garden all year.