Welcome to Potterton Books website the one stop source for reference books on Architecture, Antiques, Interior Design and the Decorative Arts. POTTERTON BOOKS : GARDENS AND PLANTS : TREES, SHRUBS, BONSAI AND GENERAL GREENERY Gardening with grasses by Michael King & Piet Oudolf 998. 152pp, 160 colour photographs. This gardening guide looks at the possibilities of using grass for decorative effect, not just in lawns and meadows, but also in borders, as background shrubs to enhance other plants and as a means of creating dramatic contrasts. Price:  £20.00 The Plantfinder's guide to Ornamental grasses by Roger Grounds 2002. 192pp. Paperback. Ornamental grasses achieve the attention the deserve in this challenging book which revolutionizes the way we grow and garden with a neglected group of plants. A convincing text together with unique photography capture the textural and ever-changing charm of these valuable year-round plants. Combining comprehensive and accurate plant descriptions with the latest ideas in formal and naturalistic planting schemes, The author returns ornamental grasses to their rightful place at the centre of the adventurous modern garden. Price:  £12.99 The Gardener's guide to growing Temperate bamboos by Michael Bell 2000. 159pp. Hardback. A complete practical guide to growing and collecting these architectural evergreen plants and using them to stunning effect in the garden. History. cultivation. Bamboo in the garden. Botany. Propagation. Problems. A-Z of plants. Where to see and buy bamboo. Includes original colour photographs for identification purposes, inspirational shots of the plants in situ and detailed botanical illustrations. Price:  £16.99 Foliage: dramatic and subtle leaves for the garden 160pp. This book suggests foliage effects for large borders, small beds and even containers, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches to planting. gives useful advice on plant care, including pruning to achieve particular effects. Includes a detailed plant directory which gives descriptions and cultivation information of over one thousand foliage plants. Price:  £12.99 Indoor Bonsai for beginners by Werner M Busch 2001. 109pp. Creating beautiful, healthy bonsai is a special skill that, with a little time and patience, anyone can learn. Indoor bonsai for beginners introduces you to the world of growing bonsai for display in your home. Complete with details on the techniques and step by step photographs, this book provides all the information the beginner needs to grow successful indoor bonsai. Price:  £9.99 Ancient trees: Trees that live for a thousand years by Anna Lewington & Edward Parker 1999. Paperback. 185pp. A fascinating and timely celebration of some of the oldest living organisms on the planet, from the mighty redwoods of California to Africa's "up-side down" baobab tree, from the ginkgos of China and Korea to the olive, worldwide symbol of peace. 150 specially commissioned colour photographs. Published in association with WWF's Forests for life campaign. Price:  £14.99 RHS Wisley Handbooks : Bonsai 2003. 96pp. A concise and informative guide to growing bonsai. How to choose the best bonsai for your site. Expert advice on planting, propagation and care. Recommended plants for the best results. Price:  £7.99 The Hillier manual of trees and shrubs: completely updated and revised with 1,500 new plant entries 2003. 509pp. The new edition of "The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs" holds the complete updated text of the original manual with 1500 new plant entries and all new Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit winners. Describing over 10,500 plants across more than 650 general, it remains an indispensable guide, its accurate and detailed botanical and horticultural information assuring its continuing value for botanists and gardeners alike. Price:  £19.99 Gardening with conifers by Adrian Bloom 2001. 192pp, 250 colour photographs. Adrian Bloom explains how to make the best use of conifers in any garden landscape,large or small, and provides a directory of over 200 of the best cultivars Price:  £25.00 The Gardener's guide to growing Maples by James G S Harris 2000. 160pp. A complete practical guide to growing and collecting these rewarding decorative trees and using them to best effect in the garden. Habitat, classification and botany, history, cultivation for containers and open ground, propagation, pest and disease control, illustrated A-Z of plants. Includes original photography and line drawings to make identification simple, and inspirational images of maples in their glorious autumn foliage. Price:  £19.99 POTTERTON BOOKS : GARDENS AND PLANTS : TREES, SHRUBS, BONSAI AND GENERAL GREENERY Buy Online - the best way to buy.