Book excerpt: For nearly a decade, do-it-yourself gardeners in Tennessee and Kentucky have turned to the expert advice of Judy Lowe. Her unrivaled local gardening mastery has helped make our Month-by-Month Gardening series the definitive when-to and how-to resource for gardeners in regions across the country. Now, with a redesigned and easier-to-use format, fully updated information, and additional photography, this new edition of Tennessee & Kentucky Month-by-Month Gardening is packed with all the knowledge the Tennessee or Kentucky gardener and home landscaper needs to be successful. Inside, you?ll find all the specifics on growing annual and perennial flowers, bulbs, grasses (both lawn and ornamental), roses, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, and vines throughout the year. Even during colder winter months, Lowe will have you planning for and improving upon the next growing season. In the spring and summer, you?ll be well equipped to cultivate the most beautiful flowers, the lushest lawns, and the sturdiest trees. From planting, watering, and fertilizing to routine maintenance and problem-solving, Tennessee & Kentucky Month-by-Month Gardening educates gardeners of all skill levels on the best practices for satisfying, rewarding results. And best of all, you?ll be reaping the benefits all year round.