The Encyclopedia of Planting Combinations

by Tony Lord

Book Overview

All gardeners have favorite plants, but they often get stumped when it comes to knowing which plants to put beside those favorites. Confidence in which combinations work can mean the difference... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552096238
• ISBN13: 9781552096239
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 9.4" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

lanscape architect's dream

I am a landscape architect and love this book. It is beautifully presented with excellent photographs and a meticulous legend system. One other reviewer didn't like it but I would have to say they didn't look closely enough to realize this book is marvelous for helping any person put together planting combinatinos that are aesthetically pleasing and funcional.

Excellent

This is a comprehensive compilation of creative combination ideas replete with gorgeous photographs. Beautiful book, with a foil Dust Jacket in green & gold. I have sold 4 or 5 and never had a complaint.

Beautiful book with inspiring ideas

This lush, beautifully designed and photographed book, should provide gardeners with hours of enjoyment and help them make decisions about pairing plants in their gardens. Sections are divided by type of plants (such as Perennials, Roses, Bulbs, etc.). The author profiles each plant with a very thorough description (including growing advice) followed by a list of plants that will compliment it in the garden. It is also accompanied by a photo. The photographs in the book are mouth-watering to say the least! The only gripe I had was that the list of plants provided with each entry is listed with the Latin plant name which is often bewildering to novice gardeners. However, a common name list is located in the back of the book, which helps remedy the situation. Very highly recommend. A gorgeous book!