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The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses Roger Grounds

The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses By Roger Grounds

The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses by Roger Grounds


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Summary

The sheer diversity of grasses and the great variety of habitats from which they come means that their potential in the garden is almost unlimited and has yet to be fully explored. This book provides a list of species and varieties, and planting information. An ornamental grasses A-Z is included.

The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses Summary

The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses by Roger Grounds

With The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses they finally achieve the attention they deserve in this challenging book which revolutionizes the way we grow and garden with a neglected group of plants. A convincing text together with unique photography capture the textural and ever-changing charm of these valuable year-round plants. Combining comprehensive and accurate plant descriptions with the latest ideas in formal and naturalistic planting schemes, Roger Grounds returns ornamental grasses to their rightful place at the centre of the adventurous modem garden.

The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses Reviews

'If you are to buy one book on grasses, this should be the one' - Gardens Illustrated; 'Combines inspiration with sound practical advice' - Gardening Which?

About Roger Grounds

Roger Grounds is one of the pioneers of ornamental grass gardening. He worked as a garden designer for some years before joining Diana Grenfell to run the nursery and garden at Apple Court which specializes in ornamental grasses, hostas and hemerocallis. He has written several gardening books and also lectures internationally on grasses and garden design. Roger lives in Lymington, Hampshire.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part One - Introduction to Grasses; Part Two - Coloured-leaf Grasses; Part Three - Flowering Grasses; Part Four - Orchestrating the Grasses; Part Five - Plant Care; Appendices; Grasses for Special Uses; List of Common Names; A-Z of Ornamental Grasses; Where to see Ornamental Grasses; Where to Buy Ornamental Grasses; Further Reading; Plant Hardiness Zone Map; Index; Acknowledgements

Additional information

GOR003018185
9780715315354
0715315358
The Plantfinder's Guide to Ornamental Grasses by Roger Grounds
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20020828
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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