Wellington Gardens - Successful Gardening for Wellington, Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa

David Bateman, Auckland, 2000. Good used condition.

Knowing how to work with local conditions is the first step towards creating a beautiful and successful garden. 'Wellington Gardens', covering inner-city Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, the Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa, examines the regions diverse range of climates, topographyn and soils and looks at the particular challenges and rewards of gardening in Wellington.

Twenty-one gardens are featured, and the superb photography and text combine to show how each gardener worked with the prevailing conditions to develop a truly wonderful environment. There is advice on developing micro-climates, improving soil, weed control, plant use and selection and local gardening resources. Extensive plant lists will help you to find the most appropriate plants for your garden, whether you live in Lyall Bay or Heretaunga, Masterton or Roseneath.