| Book | Author | |
| Encyclopedia of Northwest Native Plants for Gardens and Landscapes | by Kathleen A. (Kali) Robson, Alice Richter and Marianne Filbert (with additional photos by Dr. Sally Simmons) | A one of a kind reference for Gardening with Northwest Native Plants - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! |
| Moss Gardening | George Schenk | |
| Gardening with Shade | Sunset Books | |
| All About Shade Gardening | Ortho | |
| Gardening in the Shade | Better Homes & Gardens | |
| The Natural Shade Garden | Ken Druse | |
| The Hosta Handbook | Mark R. Zilis | |
| The Natural Habitat Garden | Ken Druse | |