Wonderful Waterwise Gardening

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2000) 0624038408. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 144, incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour, with photographs of the environments and species considered; map. Earlier owner's name signed on front free endpaper. Near fine condition. "South Africa's rich regional diversity makes local gardening a huge challenge. Based on ecological principles regarding regional indigenous gardening, the aim of this book is to simplify gardening and to make it as cost effective and maintenance free as possible for all South African gardeners, indigenous plant lovers and landscapers. We all want instant gardens - and we can have them! So many people have asked me to explain indigenous gardening principles: which indigenous plants would thrive in the region in which they live, and what is the correct planting sequence; how can they efficiently develop a well-balanced, low-maintenance garden, which will reflect the character of the region? This book answers all of these questions, and more, providing the reader with valuable advice and information on the planning and establishment of an indigenous, waterwise garden." .