Full-colour photographs easily identify more than 1500 of the annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and vines most commonly found in South African gardens and parks. The accompanying text is brief and to the point, detailing each plants origin, how, when and where to plant it, and even how it can be propagated. Clear, informative symbols tell the reader at a glance of a plants needs, such as how resistant it is to frost or wind, how much water it requires, whether it is sun or shade-loving and much more.