Rain Gardens. including the flowering branch

including the flowering branch

as well as some lesser known species

400 fine colour photographs

Documents the evolving relationship between the Scots and their environment from the stone age to the present day and explores the remarkable range of ways that plants have been

A selection of one hundred rare and unusual plants suitable for New Zealand gardens

Rain Gardens. including the flowering branchNigel Dunnett and Andy Clayden. The rain garden is a relatively new concept but one of increasing importance due to climate change. Rain gardens combine environmental benefits with aesthetic considerations to bring purpose and individuality to landscape. In this authoritative work rain gardens are described that follow the principles of the natural water cycle by using the landscape to slow the rate at which water is lost to the drainage system. A