A complete and practical guide to growing and collecting these architectural evergreen plants and using them to stunning effect in the garden. Embracing a number of genera, the wide variety of species and cultivars provide the garden with brightly colored glossy stems, lush foliage, rustling movement and very fast growth. The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Temperate Bamboos offers a valuable guide both to gardeners seeking the best performers for different landscape situations and for specialists interested in the detail behind the plant. If you choose your species carefully, there is no danger from running roots or excess size. All will find fascinating information about the history of bamboos, the botanical sophistication of the plant’s design, and tips for finding and growing the more unusual species. The book is illustrated with superbly detailed photographs and illustrations, showing minute variations in structure, which are excellent aids to identification.