Grasses : An Illustrated Guide to Varieties, Cultivation and Care

A fascinating guide to the history, uses, botany, classification and cultivation of grasses, including a fully illustrated directory of over 60 different varieties, Provides botanical information and identification photographs of small grasses such as sedges, medium grasses such as rushes, and large grasses such as bamboos, Features grasses suitable for a range of climates, positions and soil conditions, including Carex, Deschampsia, Festuco, Miscanthus, Pennisetum, Sorghum, Stipa and Typha, Gives expert practical advice on growing grasses from seed, dividing grasses, general maintenance, planting, growing in containers, and drying and arranging, Includes a calendar to help you plan your garden tasks Book jacket.