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. It includes: creative ideas and border planting plans * practical advice on care, maintenance and propagation; illustrated A-Z profiles of recommended plants; recommended plants for specific purposes, conditions and effects; and, step-by-step illustrations showing essential techniques. 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.