Plant This, Not That

Over 200 Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator-Friendly Garden
by Elise Howard
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A comprehensive guide to creating a native plant garden anywhere in the contiguous United States, with an easy-to-follow, "this, not that" format, as featured in the New York Times

"A timely, ever-so-useful guide" —Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope


These days, home gardeners know that many traditional,...
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Published By Workman Publishing Company

Format Paperback

Number Of Pages 264

Publication Date 03/03/2026

ISBN 9781523525911

Dimensions 7.45 inches x 9 inches


"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?
 

"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

"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

“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 Trust

"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

"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

"The book’s power is in its concision, clarity, and ease of use... A deceptively useful and relevant title."
Booklist starred review

 
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