Take Two Plants
Over 400 Tried-and-Tested Plant Pairs for Every Garden
Published on 28. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7153-1299-5 (ISBN)
Description
This guide eliminates the risk in plant purchasing by providing a bank of over 400 plant combinations that not only enjoy the same conditions but also work together visually to create pleasing associations of colour, texture and plant form. Accurate descriptions of the individual plants and their requirements is followed by a description of how they work together as a complementary unit throughout the year. The book is illustrated with colour photographs for each of the 400 plant pairs.
Reviews / Votes
"This unique book is packed full of vibrant, modern planting ideas and will inspire beginner and expert gardener alike. Publishing NewsMore details
Person
Nicola Ferguson is author of international best seller Right Plant Right Place (Pan 1982) and is a self-taught gardener and plant photographer. She was born in Northern Ireland, has a Ph.D. in psychology and lives with her husband and two children in Edinburgh where she has a north facing, high-walled garden.
Content
Introduction Combinations with 1 Cool-coloured Flowers 2 Grey, Blue or Silver Leaves 3 Hot-coloured Flowers 4 Purple, Red or Bronze Leaves 5 Yellow Flowers 6 Yellow or Yellow-green Foliage 7 Green Flowers 8 Decorative Green Foliage 9 Variegated Foliage 10 Colourful Autumn Foliage 11 Aromatic Foliage 12 Ornamental Fruits and Seedheads 13 Fragrant Flowers 14 Winter-flowering Plants 15 Climbing Plants 16 Plants for Water Gardens and Damp and Wet Soils 17 Ornamental Grasses and Ferns Hardiness Zones Map Nurseries and Plant Suppliers Index of Common and Botanical Names