Creative gardening with indigenous plants, now in its second
edition, is an invaluable handbook for South African gardeners. In
this comprehensive guide the authors set out to popularise the use
of indigenous South African plants in gardens, parks, on roadsides
and anywhere where previously exotic plants were preferred. This
book covers more than 300 plants, all illustrated by stunning
photographs in full colour showing the whole plant as well as
selected features such as flowers, fruit, leaves and bark. The text
comprises a description of each plant, its usages - including
medicinal uses and snippets of folklore - and advice on
cultivation. Introductory chapters cover topics such as propagating
plants from seeds and cuttings, gardening in the different climate
regions, and using indigenous plants to attract birds and insects
to the garden. Taking a very practical approach, using symbols,
distribution maps, plant size and flower colour, the authors lead
the reader to the correct plant to choose for the application,
whether this be tree, shrub, annual, perennial, climber or
water-loving plant. This all-inclusive book is a must for
gardeners, horticulturists, landscape designers and anyone involved
in the South African nursery industry.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 | Review
by: Valerie Z.
I am a keen Cape gardener. I have the first edition of this book, and it is my 'go to' reference guide whenever I would like to know something about a plant.
If I had to choose just one book about gardening in South Africa, I would not hesitate to select this one. I highly recommend it.
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