www.nzbooklovers.co.nz ....His practical, inspirational book would be a wonderful gift for both novice and experienced gardeners, and would undoubtedly encourage them to incorporate native plants into their gardens. Reviewed Lyn Potter
Celebrate the unique beauty of native plants in any garden - big or small, formal or wild.
Over 80 per cent of New Zealand’s indigenous plants are found knowhere else on Earth, offering gardeners a rich palette of textures, colours and forms perfectly suited to local conditions.
In Let’s Go Native, Guy Hessell draws on years of hands-on experience in New Zealand gardens to provide practical, inspiring advice for incorporating native plants into gardens of every size and style. From modern urban courtyards to sprawling lifestyle blocks – and tips on rural riparian planting – this essential guide shows you how to design and plant an attractive, low-maintenance garden that reflects the natural splendour of Aotearoa and works beautifully with your space.
Featuring hand-drawn watercolour garden plans, Let’s Go Native brings ideas to life and helps you visualise the full potential of your own native haven.
Guy Hessell
Gardening
Paperback, 224 pages
H: 252mm W: 190mm