Plant This, Not That
Over 200 Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator-Friendly Garden
- Paperback
264 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2026
Summary
These days, home gardeners know that many traditional, non-native garden plants—like English ivy, barberry, and burning bush—don’t support our bees, butterflies, birds, and other creatures. And that native plants are more likely to thrive because they evolved as part of the local ecology, so they often require less fussy maintenance and don’t depend on pesticides and fertilizers. But gardeners ready to make the switch may ask: Where do I begin? And how do I find the best native plants for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781523525911 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1523525916 |
| Author: | Elise Howard |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Workman Adult |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 264 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 191mm |
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Critics Review
“A must-have for all collections and a perfect title to put on display. Readers will be delighted to find Howard’s book.” –Library Journal Starred Review“The book’s power is in its concision, clarity, and ease of use… A deceptively useful and relevant title.” –Booklist starred review“Throughout, [Howard] writes with an encouraging and approachable style, sensitive to the difficulties of change. Plant This, Not That makes it something to embrace and enjoy.” –Horticulture Magazine“Where Plant This, Not That really shines is in helping gardeners connect the dots between native plant resources and traditional garden design principles” –Country Living
“Starting a native plant garden can feel daunting. This savvy guide will help you hit the ground running (and planting!). The detailed species profiles take the guesswork out of plant selection, and the concise garden care tips empower readers to adopt a more welcoming, life-sustaining approach toward their little patches of earth.” –Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener
“A timely, ever-so-useful guide for gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers across the country.” –Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope and How Can I Help? “This is the guidebook native plant-curious gardeners have been waiting for! Whether you are a seasoned gardener seeking to reapply what you already know about gardening to a native plant palette, or native plants drew you to gardening and you need help translating conventional wisdom into native plant designs, Howard’s book will get you where you want to be.” –Tim Johnson, CEO of the Native Plant TrustAbout The Author
Elise Howard
Elise Howard has grown a garden everywhere she has lived since childhood, up and down the Eastern seaboard between Virginia and Maine. She has gardened in window boxes, suburban backyards, apartment courtyards, and on the rural coastline. Her native plant journey began more than fifteen years ago, when she was a volunteer gardener in New York City’s Riverside Park. After a long career as an editor and publisher, mainly of children’s books, Elise now works as a literary agent. She currently gardens and lives with her family in New York City and Western Massachusetts.
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