by TonyLord (Author), Andrew Lawson (Photographer)
An analysis of each plant combination explains how it works and why it is effective, and what you need to do to keep the plants flourishing. Suggestions for many alternative plant pairings allow you to create thousands of the most imaginative and visually effective planting combinations available. Plants are grouped into shrubs and small trees, climbers, roses, perennials, bulbs and annuals. This book is THE reference book for those who wish to combine plants seasonally by colour, shape, texture and form in every corner of their garden.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 06 Sep 2010
ISBN 10: 1845334450
ISBN 13: 9781845334451
Book Overview: RHS branding endorses this 'plant combinations' category-killer. The title is small and portable. The first 100 percent photographic guide to plant combining by season. Special photography by world-famous gardening photographer, Andrew Lawson. Written by leading plant expert and RHS Plant Finder guru, Tony Lord. New easy-to-follow key for the at-a-glance symbols that indicate ideal soil and growing conditions for all 410 plants. Detailed information about which plants go best together according to location, soil type, climatic, and/or seasonal considerations.