What is that Plant?

This picture-led book is a comprehensive guide to 150 common garden plants found in Britain and Europe, including perennials, flowers, shrubs, weeds, and self-seeding plants. It helps beginners identify plants and get the most out of their plots, with insights on plant names and origins and practical tips for their care and uses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

For both novice and seasoned gardeners, spring is the most enchanting season of the year, as green shoots emerge from the bare earth, heralding the promise of stunning blooms to come. However, have you ever found yourself crouched beside a flower bed, perplexed as to which plants are pushing their way through the soil? While challenging, it is by no means impossible, and this picture-led book is here to guide you.

Cataloguing 150 common garden plants found in Britain and Europe, the book covers perennials, flowers, shrubs, weeds, and wildflowers, as well as a unique section on self-seeding plants, which can be a challenge to identify.

Beyond satisfying your curiosity, identifying the plants in your outdoor space will help you maximize the potential of your plot. Without knowing which flowers, herbs, shrubs, or weeds you are working with, it is impossible to provide your garden or allotment with the care it needs to thrive. Even those without the luxury of their own outdoor space will find intriguing insights on plant names and origins alongside fascinating historical tidbits in this engaging field guide.

From the connection between daffodils and dementia in Wales to the controversial history of the hawthorn tree, this comprehensive directory offers a wealth of information. Garden plants are organized according to type, with hands-on advice for identifying mystery interlopers in your borders, as well as information about their height, spread, flowering period, and toxicity. Discover a wide array of British garden plants, with practical tips for their care and uses.

So, whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting, let this book be your guide to the wonders of spring and the plants that inhabit it. With its captivating images, informative content, and practical tips, it will help you unlock the secrets of your garden and create a beautiful and thriving oasis.

Weight: 854g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399006163