100 Best Native Plants for New Zealand Gardens
- ISBN-10
- 1775536513
- ISBN-13
- 9781775536512
- Category
- Endemic plants
- Pages
- 420
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-09-05
- Publisher
- Godwit
- Author
- Fiona M. Eadie
Description
From trees to ground covers, ferns to hebes, an expert guide to the top 100 New Zealand native plants for gardens. Since its first publication, this book has been an indispensable guide for gardeners wishing to use New Zealand plants. Now extensively revised, it features inspirational and practical advice on 100 species that are easy to grow and maintain, across a range of climates. It lists each plant's likes and dislikes and gives sage advice for care and maintenace and for combatting pests and problems. It suggests how your soil can be best prepared for maximum growing results and gives creative landscaping tips for combining textures and forms to maximum effect. Engagingly written by the head gardener at Larnach Castle, whose gardens are world-renowned, it deserves a place on every gardener's book shelf.
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