Das grosse Buch der Steingartenpflanzen

The book is an essential key to the plant world of the rock garden. No other part of the garden boasts such a diversity of plants. They come from the mountains of the entire world, from remote valleys and steep cliffs, growing in rock crevices or on alpine meadows. The variety of locations in a small space, along with the individual requirements for soil and care, make working with the rock garden inexhaustible and challenge the entire art of gardening. For the first time, this book presents a fully illustrated lexicon of rock garden plants. Each species is thoroughly introduced with both images and descriptions. Symbols summarize the most important information for a quick overview. The selection of plants ranges from standard varieties to true rarities for connoisseurs. Some species are presented in photographs for the first time. Nature lovers will find the most important plants of the European mountains. The introduction showcases exemplary and typical rock garden situations.