Over the last twenty or so years garden ferns have greatly increased in
popularity and a gardener's options have never been more exciting, but
making the correct choice has perhaps become more difficult. Written for
the gardener, enthusiast and horticulturalist, this book will reveal the
fabulous range of form offered by ferns; show ways of displaying ferns
in the smallest to the largest gardens; help in the selection process by
giving guidance on tolerance of cold, soil acidity, drought, sun, wind
etc. There are also suggestions where to acquire ferns, from the
commonest to the rarest. An authoritative and highly illustrated A to Z
section, listing over 500 different taxa, further helps with
identification and selecting the ideal fern for any cool temperate
garden.