Description: Focuses on how Australian plants may be used in gardens, whatever their size, function or site.
Brief description: Paul Thompson is a Landscape Architect and Consultant in Planting Design. He commenced his own design and construction firm in 1970, specialising in design with Australian plants. His most notable work has been the 'Australian Garden', Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Forest Gallery, Melbourne Museum, both with colleagues Taylor, Cullity, Lethlean.
Review Quotes: "Colour photos of attractive Aussie species will have you salivating."
Grass Roots, pp. 71, 2012
"With a wide range of Australian plants now more readily available, this volume makes an excellent guide to inspire those planning to make their own personal design statement utilising the comprehensive information and ideas contained within these pages."
Gail Thomas, Australian Horticulture, June 2012