Every garden has its problems and here I help you solve thirteen of the most difficult garden situations. I analyse each problem, suggest how to alleviate the problem and then recommend plants to thrive in spite of the problem. You may think this is a timeworn topic but no other book deals so comprehensively with so many difficult situations.
The contents
New Gardens
Windy Gardens
Cold Gardens
Hot and Dry Sites
Seaside Gardens
Shady Gardens: Damp Shade, Dry Shade
North and East Facing Walls and Fences
South Facing Walls and Fences
Clay Soils
Chalky Soils
Stony Soils
Waterlogged Soils
Acid Soils
The book
Paperback; 184 pages; 39 colour pictures; 47 line drawings and maps
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Selections from the Reviews
'A deligtfully written primer of thirteen nasty garden problems. Mr Rice's droll style itself should lighten the spirits of those disheartened by vexing gardens.'
Linda Yang, New York Times
'Excellent value for money, not only for first-time home and garden buyers.'
Philippa Rakusen, The Garden
'A reference book for all gardeners and I recommend it for every bookshelf'
Penelope Hobhouse, Country Homes & Interiors
'Advice is put over simply and unpretentiously.
Garden Answers
'Throughout, one hears the voice of experience bringing confidence in the advice.'
The Garden
'Makes a better transplant than many British books'
Country Journal (US)
'Destined to be well-thumbed... because it is packed with sound practical advice.'
Graham Rose, Sunday Times
'A vade mecum for bewildered gardeners'
Tony Venison, Country Life
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