Denny McKeown is the creator of The Bloomin" Garden Center, a year-round retail garden sales business. He is the recipient of the 1990 Jack Schneider Award, given by the Garden Centers of America and known as the highest award given to anyone in the retail nursery business. With over thirty years of experience, Denny shares more than 170 plant recommendations, including annuals, bulbs, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, turfgrass, and vines, that he considers to be the best performing for Ohio"s unique growing conditions. Accompanying full-color photographs enable easy identification and quick reference. Additional temperature data charts and a full-color cold-hardiness zone map assist with plant selection. Gardeners will learn how to mazimize their garden"s beauty potential and increase its long-term success by adopting quality care practices, from adding vibrant colors with annuals, to balancing soil with amendments. The Gardening Book for Ohio is a valuable addition to any novice or experienced gardener"s collection.