What's That Weed?

Royal Horticultural Society
‘Know thine enemy’, adage translated from Sun Tzu's 5th century Chinese text, ‘The Art of War’
A fact-packed and fully-illustrated guide to identifying and managing 45 common annual, perennial and woody weeds. From Jack-by-the-hedge garlic, nettles and creeping buttercup; to dandelions, brambles and ivy-leaved speedwell: learn to recognise weeds by gaining an understanding of their life cycle and tips on how to manage invasive plants. With helpful photographs and easy-to-read plant profiles, gain insight into what pros and cons each weed brings to your garden to make an informed choice about what you keep. Each gardener will have their own views on which ‘weeds’ add to a garden’s aesthetic, help wildlife or can even be used medicinally but, taking Sun Tzu’s famous adage from ‘The Art of War’, to “know thine enemy” this handy guide will broaden your knowledge while suggesting strategies for managing and curating your perfect patch.

Hardback
18 x 15.5cm
144 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams
FSC accredited paper