The Complete Book of Alpine Gardening. Rain gardens combine environmental benefits

Rain gardens combine environmental benefits with aesthetic considerations to bring purpose and individuality to landscape

Line illustrations and colour photographs

A collection of interesting and scholarly papers by various authors on aspects of plant diversity

Chris and Joan Maclean

Xanthe White

The Complete Book of Alpine Gardening. Rain gardens combine environmental benefitsRichard Bird & John Kelly. Describes in detail the best way to grow and display alpine plants. For the real enthusiast this may mean in an alpine house. Cold frames, plunge frames and bulb frames are also discussed. All important techniques are covered including methods of propagation. There are descriptions of over 1,000 varieties of plant. Line drawings and colour photographs. Ward Lock Ltd., London, 1992. ISBN 9780706368192 Hardback with dust