This new edition, fully illustrated in colour, helps readers deal with particular types of shade in their gardens. It aims to show how much scope there is for imaginative planting, and how even the most difficult spot can be transformed. It aims to provide a concise guide to choosing plants for shade. It shows how to assess your shade and decide what to grow. It recommends plants for permanent, partial and dappled shade which include shrubs, climbers, annuals, alpines and dwarf plants. Advice is given on soil preparation and on planting and cultivation.