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Climbers & Wall Plants - a New Hillier Gardener's
Guide

There are always a thousand and one questions that gardeners ask about climbing plants. Do any look good in winter? Which shrubs will thrive on a hot wall? How and when do I prune clematis? If you like growing climbers and wall plants or you want to start growing them for yourself then 'Climbers & Wall Plants' by Philippa Bensley will be an essential guide.

'Climbers & Wall Plants' is published as part of the Hillier Gardener's Guide series and has the same practical and easy to follow layout as their other titles. Philippa Bensley is hardy plant buyer for Hillier Garden Centres, which gives her a unique overview of plants and their merits. She writes and broadcasts regularly and is an award-winning floral designer.

There are sections on introducing climbers and how to use them, buying climbers, how climbers climb and also a section on growing conditions and practical planting. Philippa also looks at situations including high and low walls, conservatories, planting through shrubs and trees and different types of soils.

The seasons section helps you identify what climbers will flower when and gives you help in ensuring that there is all-year round colour and focus in your garden. The section on pots and containers gives tips for choosing and using pots as well as caring for your plants.

The book is packed with plant varieties to give you lots of ideas suitable to a variety of situations and seasons. There are also plenty of ideas for planting partners, particularly useful if you are like me and have trouble with knowing just what goes with what for maximum impact!

Published by David & Charles, 'Climbers & Wall Plants' by Philippa Bensley is priced at £14.99. Buy online direct from David & Charles .....

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