Success with Alpine Gardening

Alpine plants are often unfairly misunderstood as being hard to grow or only suited for rockeries. This guide explains the versatility of alpine plants and the many ways in which readily available, hardy species can be grown as attractive features in any garden. All aspects of alpine cultivation and propagation are shown, as well as how to plant and maintain raised beds, troughs and containers. Other planting ideas such as, gravel areas, around ponds, paving and patios, walls and borders are …