GARDENING WITH KEITH KIRSTEN

Paperback256 pages
Publication Date : 10 September 2001
Publisher : Struik Publishers Pty Ltd
Country of publication: South Africa
Illustrations

Synopsis"Gardening with Keith Kirsten" is an illustrated guide that will enable gardeners at all levels of expertise to enjoy this rewarding activity even more, whether they have a couple of acres of land or merely a few square metres. This guide covers all aspects of gardening, from landscaping and garden maintenance to when and what to plant where. Illustrated directories of trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, climbers, annuals, bulbs, roses, herbs, fruit and vegetables list species suited specifically to South African conditions. Brief descriptions, and in some cases suggested uses, are given for each directory entry, as well as user-friendly symbols that allow the reader to establish a plants needs and growth habits at a glance. Indigenous South African species are listed in each chapter.