Product Description

The harder gardeners work, the more problems seem to multiply. But if we let them, plants can do much of the hard work for us. This remarkable book, first published in 1997 and now revised and reillustrated, shows how plants can be combined into self-governing communities to create naturalistic low maintenance gardens. The universal principles of 'matrix' gardens are explained, and illustrated with case studies showing detailed applications. Further chapters explore soil health, biological controls in the garden, pools and wetlands, shrubs and perennials, and how to pull it all together in a string self-sustaining design.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #437352 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
A fresh approach to planting and garden design. (Amateur Gardener )

An intelligent manifesto for naturalistic garden planting and management. (Garden )

Peter Thompson has written a book that we can read and try to assimilate to help us to avoid heartache and backache. I'm all for that. (Hardy Plant )

About the Author
Peter Thompson headed the Physiology Section at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where he established the Seed Bank. He has taught and lectured widely on gardening, has written numerous books and run nurseries.