This revised, expanded and updated edition of the standard gardening reference work includes many new features that make plant selection and identification easier than ever before.
UNIQUE PLANT CATALOGUE The unrivalled Plant Catalogue, featuring clear headings and colour-coded margins, enables you to find the type of plant you are looking for quickly and easily. No previous knowledge of plants or botanical names is necessary: simply turn to the desired category, such as trees, shrubs, or perennials, where you will find plants organized by size, season of interest and colour. Every species has been superbly photographed in colour for instant identification. Popular flowering plants, including azaleas, irises and orchids, are featured in special sections.
FINDING THE RIGHT PLANT
Whether you are looking for a shrubs to grow in a container or a climber that will flourish in acid soil, the Plant Selector has the answer. Giving expert guidance on finding the ideal plant for a particular purpose or location, the Plant Selector will help you track down everything from fast-growing climbers and aromatic annuals to wind-resistant trees and shrubs for shady corners. To select highly recommended plants, simply browse through the Award of Garden Merit list.
ACCESSIBLE DICTIONARY
The Plant Dictionary is a comprehensive collection of over 8,000 readily obtainable garden plants. It acts as an index to the Plant Catalogue, describes other recommended plants, and offers expert advice on cultivation and propagation. Warning symbols clearly identify toxic plants, with details of which parts are dangerous and what reaction to expect. All plant names have been revised in line with the latest research, and common names are integrated alphabetically throughout for easy access of information.