Contents
Introduction
A-Z OF GARDEN PLANTS
Trees and shrubs
Using trees and shrubs
A-Z of trees and shrubs, including special features on
*Camellia *Cherry(Prunus) * Dogwood
*(Coruns) * Fuchsia * Heather(Erica)
*Hydrangea * Maple(Acer) * Rhododendron
*Rosa *Viburnum

Climbing Plants
Using Climbers in the garden
A-Z of climbing plants, including special features on
*Clematis * Rosa
Flowering plants
Using flowering plnats-perennials, annuals and biennials, and bulbs
A-Z of flowering plants, including special features on
* Aster * Chrysanthemum * Daffodil(Narcissus)
* Dahlia * Geranium * Hosta *Iris
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Bamboos and grasses
Using grasses in the garden
A-Z of bamboos, grasses, rushes, and sedges

Ferns
Using ferns in the garden
A-Z OF ferns

CARING FOR PLANTS
Planning your garden
Climate and location
Buying plants
Soils and compost
Planting basics
Pruning
Routine Tasks
Raising your own
Avoiding problems

PLANT SELECTIONS
Lists of plants for specific sites and purposes
* Exposed sites * Seaside gardens * Dry sun
* Damp Shade * Dry shade * Deep shade
* Heavy soils * Acid(lime-free) soils * Chalky
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Index
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