Divided according to their natural habitats, this book features almost 200 different wild plants and photographs of each. It introduces these habitats with practical information and tips, along with planting plans that show you how to combine plants creatively for maximum effect.

Everything you need to know to achieve dazzling displays, including colour and life right through the seasons, year after year with hardy perennials. This illustrated plant directory lists popular perennials from 70 families.

A guide to hardy, easy-to-grow plants that provide interest over more than one season. There is advice on selecting and maintaining the right plants, and an illustrated A to Z directory of those plants for easy reference, photographs, information, and a glossary of terms and related Websites.

Suitable for organic growers, this title helps to discover the wonderful diversity of herbs. It offers practical advice on planning an herb garden, propagating, planting, harvesting, drying and storing along with a handy calendar of jobs.

"Gardens Illustrated" magazine acknowledges that gardeners love plants and want to know their origins and parentage as well as details about colour, form and habit. This book brings together 25 of the best plant features from the magazine in one highly illustrated volume.