Foliage Gardens (Cassell's Garden Directories)

by Lucy Huntington (Editor), Lucy Huntington (Editor), Richard Bird (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $22.00

  Foliage--the often overlooked basis of a garden--brings an exciting range of shapes and textures, as well as a long-lasting green backdrop. It's one of the most important features you'll choose--so do it wisely. From striking climbers to subtle background plants, add architectural features, scent, and sound to your outdoor space. Coordinate color and foliage creatively; select specimens for focal points; complement garden sculptures; even build topiary!

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.70

  Foliage is one of the most important features of any garden, providing an exciting range of shapes and textures as well as a long-lasting green backdrop. This reference source explores the trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals and other plants that can be grown as architectural features or washes of colour to create a harmonious effect in your garden. A quick, authoritative reference on all aspects of planting and maintaining a garden, including advice on habitats and soil types, co-ordinating colour and foliage, identifying and dealing with pests. Practical tips and instructions are presented in accessible, topic-based spreads.