Ivies

Ivy has an ancient history and has been used for decorative, symbolic and medicinal purposes. Hardy and versatile, ivy will often prosper where other plants fail. The wide range of leaf shapes, types of variegation, shades of green, and ability to climb and trail, make ivy ideal for a multitude of gardening purposes. In the garden ivy provides excellent ground and wall cover, can be trained into topiary shapes, or used in window boxes, hanging baskets and containers -- each use demonstrating the understated charm of this hardy and accommodating plant.

Introduction: how to use ivies to their best advantage in the garden.
-- history of ivies
-- cultivation ideas for ivies: indoor arrangements, conservatory and outdoor landscaping

Plant Catalogue: a complete guide with at-a-glance reference to over 50 varieties of ivies
-- botanical description
-- height, spread and flowering
-- information on common cultivars

The Grower's Guide: everything you need to know in order to cultivate ivies
-- buying and selecting the best plants
-- planting and propagation
-- controlling pests and diseases