Extreme temperatures, drought, wind, hail and alkaline soil - these are weather extremes that can plague any gardener. In The Undaunted Garden Lauren Springer describes both the art and the science of growing a beautiful year-round garden in harsh conditions. For gardeners in any region plagued by difficult weather conditions, Springer combines practical gardening advice along with commentary on the art of painting with plants, showing readers how to choose plants that offer both beauty and resilience in a variety of conditions.
Drawing on her experience of growing more than 1,100 species, Springer advocates taking advantage of your garden's microclimates rather than adhering to the age-old approach of altering the environment. In addition to innovative ideas about plant selection, the book includes
- detailed descriptions and color photographs of 64 recommended plants in a "plant portratis" section
- lists at the end of each chapter of more than 1,000 other beautiful yet tough plants organized according to season, form and climate
- more than 250 color photographs