Originally published in 2001 and now updated, this inspirational book by bestselling author Anna Pavord highlights 60 top plants, from irises to hostas. Each of these plants is paired with two good companions, including shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and annuals that are essential for any garden. This classic guide shows how to group plants effectively to create an attractive display year round. With examples such as hydrangeas, salvias, ferns, dahlias, tulips, and snowdrops, each pairing offers gardeners creative ideas for stunning seasonal results.
201 pages
Anna Pavord's books include her globally bestselling The Tulip and The Naming of Names. Her gardening column in the Independent newspaper in the UK ran for 30 years from the paper’s launch in 1986 until the last print edition. Today she writes for the Sunday Times and is an Associate Editor of Gardens Illustrated magazine. Pavord lives in West Dorset and was awarded the Gold Veitch medal from the Royal Horticultural Society in 2001.