Fifth edition of this best-selling guide to plants and flowers, updated and revised from the experts at the RHS RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers is an expert guide to planning your dream garden, redesigned to aid navigation and make identifying plants easier than ever. Over 8,000 easy-to-find plants and thousands of photographs will give you all the guidance you need. Each variety is photographed and the new "how to" planting guide tells you all you need to know on cultivation, pruning and care. Plus, use the special plant selector to choose plants for every possible situation and condition, from sunless walls or sandy soil to planting up containers. This must-have plant and flower encyclopedia is the ultimate reference for any gardener's bookshelf.

Author Biography

Christopher Brickell was awarded the CBE in 1991 for his services to horticulture and has published several books including the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers from DK. Christopher is based in Sussex.