The Book of Climbing Plants and Wall Shrubs (Classic Reprint)

Hook line: Learn how climbing plants can transform walls, arches, and greenhouses into living color and form. They’re affordable, versatile, and easy to grow with the right guidance.This practical guide introduces the beauty and usefulness of climbers for open gardens and glasshouses alike. It covers how these plants climb, their habits, and a wide range of species suited to walls, trellises, and conservatories. You’ll find growing tips, propagation methods, and ideas for training on walls, arches, and pergolas, along with detailed sections on hardy wall shrubs and under-glass subjects.Understand the main climbing strategies, including twining, tendrils, aerial roots, and prickles, to choose plants that fit your space.Explore a broad selection of climbers and wall shrubs, with notes on hardiness, soil, and placement for best effect.Get practical how-tos for propagation, pruning, training, and maintaining plants on walls or in conservatories.Discover design ideas for arches, pergolas, arbors, and greenhouses that maximize color, fragrance, and texture.Ideal for readers looking to add structure and charm to walls, pergolas, and glasshouses with affordable, standout climbers. Read more