"In this entirely new edition... the emphasis is on what grows best in Canberra's climate, plants that highlight the special pleasures of a seasonal garden. Apart from telling you about the annuals, perennials, vegetables, trees and shrubs that will make your garden a showpiece, there are brand new sections on magnolias, irises, japanese maples, hydrangeas, the ever-expanding range of Australian plants and a final chapter to help you month by month."--Cover.