Drought-Resistant Planting: Lessons from Beth Chatto's Gravel Garden

Well written, easy to follow and good images.

The book was exactly what I expected. I needed it for research for a new gravel garden of my own and I got all of the information that I needed. Just as I expected from Beth Chatto.

GREAT ADVICE.

Very good book.

Excellent book

What can you say Beth Chatto was a genius her advice is invaluable. Written in a lovely style it’s just like a friend talking to you. Having met her on several occasions in her gardens she was a wonderful lady to talk to, warm and genuine. If you have never visited her garden at Elmstead Market near Colchester please do you’ll come away informed and inspired.

A must for anyone planning a drought resistant garden - fantastic resource with beautiful photography

It's important to note that this is primarily written for the American market. Something I didn't realise until it arrived and I realised that a lot of the plants are unsuitable for a northern climate. Bit annoying as I've previously bought the book as a gift and only flipped through it. Not a complete waste of money but it's disheartening to see what lovely things can be grown in the great heat of a Californian patch of shade!

We have a drought and heat problem in our garden. This book shows how to deal with it. The author, Beth Chatto, is among the most famous of British gardeners. She died just a couple of years ago, so we treasure everythng she wrote!

Clear prose & sensible recommendations on how to deal with dry dry times. Worth the read.

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This book has beautiful photos, and contains lots of technical information on plants that work, and what those plants contribute to the overall garden. It is also an interesting book to read about Beth Chatto's development of the gardens over time. Anyone that is trying to reduce their water usage in a dry climate should consider buying this book. It's the best English (country, not language) guide I have found for this type of gardening. I've also found some fantastic books from Olivier Filippi, who along with his wife, is a French dry garden expert. His books complement Beth's book, so consider them as well.

Gardening information from expert UK gardeners like Beth Chatto are a wealth of usable information. This book offers details and sound suggestions about planting a drought tolerate garden.....especially beneficial in this climate change era.....suitable for any location.