Herbaceous perennials flower each year, dying down in the winter and springing back to life the following spring. They are central features in the landscape of a garden as they appear year after year and must be regarded as constant features. This book gives the expert view on the vast array of flowers available. Includes advice on choosing and planting flowering herbaceous perennials creative ideas for using flowering perennials and designing borders guidance on general care, maintenance and propagation AZ profiles of recommended plants Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step by step illustrations and easy to follow instructions guide you through the basic skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create beautiful flower borders in your garden.