An easy-to-use, A-Z pictorial catalog of over 2,500 tried and tested, commonly available garden plants and flowers, Garden Plants and Flowers Through the Year includes the seasons at which you'll find each plant at its best clearly indicated, making it an invaluable tool for planning your planting. A comprehensive chapter offers down-to-earth advice on plant care, and practical tip boxes appear throughout, to guarantee success with every plant you choose. Finally, 8 at-a-glance galleries are included, designed to inspire and help gardeners select plants to provide interest throughout the year Pick from an A-Z of over 2,500 tried and tested plants and flowers that will keep your backyard blooming from spring to winter. From trees to ferns, bulbs to climbers, discover the growing habits and characteristics of each plant, and find suggestions for what to grow in tricky sites or particular conditions. Whatever your level of skill in the great outdoors, expert tips and advice will show you how to maintain interest and beauty in your garden throughout the year