The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs

“I find it very useful from a technical point of view. It tells you quite a lot about the trees and shrubs. First of all it gives you a brief idea of botany, so you know what a pennate leaf is or something like that. It also teaches you where it comes from and who found it.” Read more...

The best books on Garden Design

Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Gardeners & Gardening Expert

“I’ve still got my 1972 edition and although I’ve got two other copies, there are so many notes in my first edition that I’ve had to have it rebound. It’s a constant companion.” Read more...

The best books on Horticultural Inspiration

Penelope Hobhouse, Gardeners & Gardening Expert