Dimensions
210 x 280 x 6mm
The first step in having a successful garden is to recognise the climatic and topographical factors that influence plant growth within your region. The climate of an area dictates the plant species that can be grown most successfully.
Many plants that have become popular in Australian gardens were introduced from cold-climate countries and while they may grow well in the cooler regions, do not fare so well in warmer ones.
The first section of this book helps you to identify the climate in your region. The author provides extensive information on establishing and maintaining a garden - composting, cover crops, seed bed preparation, fertilisers, planting, pruning, mulching and controlling pests and diseases. The second part focuses on productive gardens, and describes all the vegetables, herbs, fruiting trees and vines suitable for growing in warm climates. A third section looks exclusively at ornamental gardening, with details on which ornamental species are most suitable for warm climates including annuals and herbaceous perennials, azaleas, vireyas, camellias, gardenias, hibiscus, roses, Australian native plants, rainforest plants and spectacular warm-climate plants.
Illustrated with over 150 spectacular colour photographs, this is an essential reference for anyone gardening in a warm climate.
