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Garden Author

Lee Miller is a landscape/garden designer, consultant, garden coach, speaker, and award-winning garden blog author from the south shore of Long Island, who has been involved in the horticultural industry for over 28 years. She has donated her time as a contributing writer for various magazine publications and has participated as a presenter for local universities, gardening clubs, libraries and horticultural conferences. To keep current in the field, she is an active member of various garden related organizations, constantly learning and sharing her knowledge with others. Lee Miller is the author of six publications, A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, Landscape Design Combinations, Dream, Garden, Grow!-Musings of a Lifetime Gardener, Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern & Mid-Atlantic Garden, Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, and her most recent addition The Houseplant Guide: How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants, each sharing her experiences and knowledge as a seasoned gardener. With trowel in hand since the age of five, her passion for gardening continues to grow. 

A Guide to Northeastern Gardening

A Guide to Northeastern Gardening is a comprehensive guide of valuable information on plants hardy in a range of zones from 3-9, with gardening techniques backed up by Lee Miller’s personal experiences as a professional landscape designer. Learn about landscape design principles, butterfly gardening, deer resistant plants, long blooming perennials, globe and weeping evergreens, flowering trees and shrubs, native plantings, shade gardening and more. Additional topics include The Four Seasons of Gardening, Proper Planting Techniques and Garden Maintenance Tips, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, A Guide to Northeastern Gardening will help you to create and maintain your own dream garden. Come along on a journey into the world of gardening!

Landscape Design Combinations

For beginner to experienced gardener, Lee Miller's Landscape Design Combinations, provides the tools, guidance, and inspiration you need for creating your own dream garden! Learn the use of landscape design principles, such as combining color and foliage, to achieve the perfect combination of evergreens, perennials, and flowering shrubs for all season interest for your space.

  • Achieve a garden that provides interest every month of the year!
  • Use labeled photographs of successful designs with plant descriptions as your guide.
  • Learn which types of plants to use for foundation plantings, privacy screenings and backyard settings, and how to combine them.
  • Learn how to incorporate hardscape such as walkways and patios with step-by-step directions on construction.
  • Discover foliage combinations for a low maintenance container planting.
  • Learn about gardening styles and trends throughout history, accompanied by colorful photographs.
  • The information is presented in a comprehensive, easy to understand format.
  • Landscape Design Combinations provides the tools and confidence you need.

 

Dream, Garden, Grow!: Musings of a Lifetime Gardener

Lee Miller, award-winning blog author and landscape designer, is proud to share Dream, Garden, Grow: Musings of a Lifetime Gardener, a collection of musings as she shares memories of childhood and how she grew to become a lifetime gardener. Packed with stories about life, gardening, medicinal uses of plants, garden folklore, seasonal interest, sustainable and indoor gardening, you’ll laugh and learn as you explore what makes a gardening addict and the meaning behind mysterious gnomes and garden fairies. While exploring, also learn about moon gardens, witty garden jargon and tried and true gardening tips. Whether you are a gardener or not, have a “green thumb” or “brown”, Lee’s stories will not only entertain and amuse but will teach you inspiring gardening pointers along the way.

“Lee takes you immediately into her book as a dear friend who opens her home to you! As a reader, not only can I relate to her experiences as a gardener, but she explains the botanical magic in layman’s terms. This is definitely a must read for anyone who enjoys the beauty of plants! Moreover, it’s not a book that one reads and stores away. This is a reference book that will be accessible from my coffee table!!”

Gardening By Month

Have you ever wondered if you could have interest in the garden twelve months a year? The answer is a definitive yes! Through years of experience as a landscape designer, Lee Miller has accumulated a list of plants which are hardy in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions that will provide ongoing interest for your outdoor space. Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Garden will take you on a journey through each month of the year, while providing that perfect mix of gardening interest along the way. Colorful photographs with descriptions of each plant according to bloom time, foliage color or other notable characteristics will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space during every season. Additionally, environmental needs, plant care and maintenance tips are provided for each selection with any other important information. Finally, gardening tips and a summary of gardening chores are provided for each month. Are you ready for a twelve-month interest garden? Then come along and plan away!

  • Organizes plant interest by month for easy reference.
  • Plan with over 120 plant selections to choose from.
  • Colorful photographs are supplied with plant descriptions and care requirements.
  • Monthly gardening chores are suggested for each month.
  • Plant maintenance and care tips are recommended to help you maintain a healthy garden.
  • Explore helpful pointers on soil types, characteristics, and identification.
  • Achieve the 12 month all season garden you have been looking for.

 

Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Shade gardening can be challenging to some, but a beautiful shade garden that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be achieved providing you have the right tools. This handy reference delivers over 150 shade plant selections with full descriptions and tips for growing and maintenance all in one place, allowing you to plan your outdoor space easily and without the stress. Whether you are a novice or avid gardener, Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: A Guide to Planning the Ultimate Shade Garden will provide the proper tools and knowledge you will need to create your outdoor retreat, even in the shadiest of conditions.

  • Explore over 150 plant selections ideal for shade.
  • View colorful photographs with detailed plant descriptions including zone hardiness, pollinator friendliness, deer resistance, drought tolerance and more.
  • Learn about recommended plants for hard to plant areas and dry to moist shade.
  • Navigate easily: Plants are divided into categories of evergreens, deciduous trees & shrubs, perennials, grasses, sedges and ferns, groundcovers, and annuals.
  • Get some design inspiration with sample shade combinations. Recommendations for companion plantings are supplied along the way.
  • Learn how to maintain a healthy garden with recommended maintenance tips. Learn how to identify and treat common insects and diseases.
  • This handy reference supplies all the tools you need to create a successful shade garden!
The Houseplant Guide: How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants

Welcome to the world of indoor gardening! The Houseplant Guide: How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants is the definitive reference for both novice and seasoned plant enthusiasts. With over 120 in-depth listings of popular houseplants, each entry is arranged by common name and packed with key information, including botanical names, lighting preferences, soil, moisture and humidity needs and maintenance information, as well as expert tips on optimal care.

Designed to inspire and educate, this comprehensive guide also features dedicated chapters that cater to specific interests, such as flowering plants, trailing and climbing plants, cacti, succulents and epiphytes, low-maintenance options, pet-friendly plants, and air-purifying varieties. Whether you are looking for the perfect addition to a sunlit space, a safe plant for furry friends, or a resilient choice that thrives on minimal care, this book has you covered.

For plant owners facing common challenges, the book includes a vital chapter on identifying, managing, and preventing houseplant pests and diseases. With its rich, accessible layout and clear advice, The Houseplant Guide is the essential companion for a thriving indoor garden. Whether you have a green thumb or brown, houseplants are a wonderful way of bringing nature into your home, while improving overall air quality and health, and they are simple to grow, providing you have the proper knowledge.

Join me as we begin our houseplant journey!