Description
Marijke Honig
Paperback
ISBN 9781928429494
R550.00
At last: a South African how-to with everything you need to know to create a dream indigenous garden. Accomplished landscape designer and botanist Marijke Honig puts forward the fundamentals in this comprehensive reference that is at once inspirational, practical and easy to use. This book is all about choosing the right plants for a particular space and purpose in your garden. Marijke shares her vast bank of knowledge and experience to help you assess the conditions in your garden, select the perfect plants and grow them successfully.
The book is divided into three clearly organised, superbly illustrated sections, which together provide all the information you need to plan and plant a flourishing garden entirely suited to its setting and climate.
Part 1 – explains the process of plant selection, providing clear step-by-step guidelines that will enable you to identify suitable plant palettes for your garden. This section also includes vital information on planting and maintenance.
Part 2 – contains 25 different palettes of plants for specific situations, with practical information relevant to each
Part 3 – a directory of plants, with a brief description of each species, key/essential information on its cultivation and maintenance, and the wildlife it may attract.
This beautiful book is also a celebration of South Africa’s unique flora. Offering inspiration and guidance in equal measure, it promises to become an indispensable reference for all lovers of indigenous plants.
Perfect for:
Gardeners and homeowners
Landscape architects and garden designers
Architects, developers, those involved in the green industry
Students of horticulture and landscaping
Marijke Honig
Paperback
ISBN 9781928429494
Weight | 1.97 kg |
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Dimensions | 28.7 × 23.2 × 2.3 cm |