This may be my favourite new book this year. (The Chronicle Herald) "Seriously this is funny stuff, while at the same time providing lots of creative substitutes that will give your garden more bang for its buck."(Gossip in the Garden) "It's nice to have this as a source book for choosing plants for my garden when I'm tired of pandering to something I already have or I'm ready for a change. Andrew's book can be a help towards gardening smarter, not harder!"(Our Little Acre) The key to Keys is the way he nudges us out of our box, and gets us thinking...this is teach a man to fish stuff that will hold its value, no matter which new plant alternatives come along."(Toronto Gardens Blog) "This book is best suited to experienced gardeners who need a nudge to try a less common plant, or who are tired of the typical garden standbys and crave something different. Newly transplanted gardeners a Midwesterner recently relocated to the desert Southwest, for example will also find it useful as they wrestle with the desire to plant beloved species from a far distant region and begin looking for regionally appropriate substitutes. (Digging Garden Blog) "Written in his hallmark playful, smart, and slightly tongue-in-cheek style, Keys book compares some popular garden plants to the cast of characters we all remember from our high school days."(A Garden of Possibilities) Whether you suffer from plant envy, and are looking for regionally appropriate alternatives to grow instead, or you just need a little help climbing out of a plant rut, Andrew s got you covered. (Susan Morrison, co-author of Gardening Up!) You can stop the madness with Keys recommendations for plant swaps for every problem place in the garden without sacrificing the design characteristics you seek. (Star-News) There are not enough gardening books around that are as smart, sassy, informative and exuberant as this one. (About.com/Container Gardening) The real enjoyment here is that Keys delivers on his promise to help us upgrade our gardens, make sense of our options and discover some surprisingly marvelous, new plants. (About.com/Gardening) Keys (columnist, Fine Gardening) has written a succinct primer to help beginning gardeners expand garden choices beyond well-known plants. (Library Journal) Gardeners looking for vibrant inspiration will revel in Keys innovative recommendations. (Booklist) Landscape designer Keys lends helpful guidance for shaking up the standard fare in a garden with exciting alternatives This is a lively, helpful guide offering needed redress for the tired garden and gardener. (Publishers Weekly) In this accessible book, Andrew Keys suggests 255 problem-solving alternatives to plants that, while popular, can be invasive or difficult to cultivate. (Martha Stewart Living) Keys has done a remarkable job in spotlighting less common plants that deserve a place in your garden, wherever you live. (The American Gardener)"

Andrew Keys runs a landscape design business and lectures for the New England Wild Flower Society.