Richard Bird, John Kelly: Alpines and Rock Garden Plants. A Complete Guide to Care and Cultivation

Alpine gardening is a stimulating and exciting form of gardening. It combines the challenge of creating the right environment with the thrill of cultivating these enchanting plants. Richard Bird and John Kelly impart the secret of growing alpine and rock garden plants, providing all the techniques you need to know in order to imitate the conditions in which these plants thrive in the wild.
Where should you site your rock garden? How do you construct a raised bed or an alpine house? What kind of frame do you need to grow alpines under cover? Which rock or soil should you use? How do you propagate these plants and keep them free from disease? Whether you want to create screes and raised beds, use containers, paving or water features this book covers all you need to know about construction, planting and maintenance.