Right Plant, Right Place

The Indispensable Guide to the Successful Garden. Now comprehensively revised and updated: over 40% of plants are NEW entries; all photographs are NEW; includes more detailed and NEW information -- USDA hardiness zones, additional plants of interest, etc; and two completely NEW chapters. You will find more than 1,470 plants organized by: GROWING CONDITIONSPlants that will grow in: Shallow soils over chalkAcid soilsHeavy clay soilsPolluted atmosphereWindswept, seaside sitesDry soils in hot, sunny sitesDamp and wet soilsDry shadeDense shade PURPOSEPlants that can be used for: Ground-coverClimbersHedgesFillers for crevices in pavingGrowing in containers (trees, shrubs and climbers) APPEARANCEPlants with: Variegated leavesGray, blue-gray or silver leavesRed, purple or bronze leavesYellow or yellow-green leavesDecorative, green foliageColourful autumn foliageAromatic leavesOrnamental fruitOrnamental bark and twigsFlowers suitable for cutting and dryingFragrant flowersWinter flowersGreen flowers'Black' plants A long, continuous flowering period Each plant is illustrated with a full color photograph and accompanied by a detailed description of its size, flowering season, needs and care. Right Plant, Right Place compresses a shelf full of reference books and a pile of seed catalogs into a single comprehensive guide to plant selection.