Choosing a collection of plants is one of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening, and this highly informative encyclopedia is the perfect companion for selecting the best plants to help you create a beautiful and uniquely personal garden. This accessible bookincludes familiar garden plant groups such as annuals, perennials and bulbs, as well as specialist plants such as orchids, alpines, and cacti and succulents. There are descriptions of each plant, with information on hardiness, size, and care and cultivation. A wealth of photographs, showing plants either in detail or in their growing habit, lavishly illustrates the encyclopedia.