Small Conifers For Small Gardens

This book is not just a guide to the dwarf and miniature conifers available today. It is also a practical guide about how to use these conifers in any sized gardens, with emphasis upon the smaller spaces. It is lavishly supplied with full color photographs of all plants discussed. A total of 188 of these dwarf conifers are described and shown in 254 color photographs. All pictures were taken by the author at various gardens throughout Europe and North America. Rather than taking an encyclopedic approach with brief plant descriptions, the author describes historical details about each plant in a way that makes for enjoyable reading in addition to ways of using these plants in the landscape. The first 31 pages of the book give details about what conifers are, the origins of the small selections, and some generalities about landscaping with these small beauties. Written by Bob Fincham, a known conifer authority, who taught high school science for thirty-nine years, this book is educational and written at a level easily understood by the novice. The historical details are valuable to the novice and expert alike. If you would like more information on this book, visit the author's web site at www.coenosium.com.