Plants with double benefits! When designing natural gardens, plants that are ecologically valuable are in demand, such as those that serve as food for caterpillars or bloom very early in the year. Additionally, every enthusiastic natural gardener desires attractive plants with unique flower colors or shapes. This book combines both wishes and offers a special selection of plants for the natural garden, with native wild plants and other useful perennials from similar climate zones playing a central role.

The plants are organized by typical garden locations, and in the portraits, readers will find not only information on ornamental value, care, and usage but also helpful insights into ecological significance and suitable companion plants. Bonus: For each location, there is an example of an attractive plant combination with a planting plan and shopping list.