Sasol Birds of Southern Africa IV by Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey, Peter Ryan and Warwick Tarboton. Sasol Birds of Southern Africa remains the region's most comprehensively illustrated and trusted field guide. This fourth edition has been greatly improved by the addition of group introductions, calendar bars showing species' occurrence and breeding periods, a section on 'how to use this book', as well as sonograms depicting the calls of tricky bird groups. More information and order details here.

Birkenhead Blooms by Alyson Kessel. This coffee-table book on flower arranging contains easy step-by-step instructions on how to achieve beautiful flower arrangements for a variety of vases and containers, as well as information on what equipment is required, what preparation is necessary, the use of colour, and how to make arrangements work in differently shaped vases. More information and order details here.

Ferns of Southern Africa: A Comprehensive Guide by Neil Crouch, Ronell Klopper, John Burrows and Sandra Burrows. This comprehensive guide to the ferns of southern Africa (covering South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia) throws new light on a category of plants that’s little-described or featured. User-friendly and accessible, it will enable quick and sure identification of all 315 ferns known to occur in the region. More information and order details here.

What's that Tree? by Eugene Moll. Amateur and more seasoned tree-spotters will welcome this latest addition to the What's that? series. Accessible and straightforward, this book groups trees together into their broad families, based on the features that related species share. This allows readers to narrow down their choices to a few likely possibilities before tackling the detail of species identification. More information and order details here.

Alien & Invasive Animals: A South African Perspective by Mike Picker and Charles Griffiths. While alien plants have been well publicised, this is the first book to be published on alien animals of Africa. It describes the history of each invasion, and the ecological and economic impacts in South Africa; and it discusses the effect of introduced biocontrol agents (usually insects), which are also alien species released deliberately to control problem plants. More information and order details here.

Pocket Guide: Mushrooms of South Africa by Marieka Gryzenhout. Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms (or fungi) are mysterious organisms that range in size from microscopic to over a metre wide. Fungus groups are amazingly diverse and in South Africa alone there are estimated to be more than 171 500 species. Pocket Guide: Mushrooms of South Africa features a selection of the species more commonly found in the region. More information and order details here.

Waterwise Gardening in South Africa and Namibia by Ernst van Jaarsveld. Plants that are indigenous to an area do not need additional watering; they are automatically adapted to the prevailing climate and weather conditions and are able to thrive under all but the most exceptional of circumstances. Waterwise Gardening in South Africa and Namibia is aimed at anyone who wants to create a new garden or convert an existing one to waterwise principles. More information and order details here.

Bonsai Success in Southern Africa by Carl Morrow and Keith Kirsten. The authors guide readers step by step into the magical realms of bonsai as a hobby, horticultural practice and art form. The contents reflect the natural progression most people follow as their interest grows, and includes keeping your first tree or two alive and thriving, the basic techniques and skills to shape your trees and add to your collection, and the advanced skills and underlying philosophy needed for advancing in the art. More information and order details here.

Orchids by Michael Tibbs. Whether grown indoors or out, orchids offer good value, with many flowering for extended periods. Most orchid plants that can be purchased in nurseries, supermarkets and florists are easy to grow, providing the instructions on the labels are followed. This straightforward and well-illustrated guide will help you to choose the right orchid for your growing conditions. More information and order details here.

Dig It! by Scott Attfield. A straightforward, no-nonsense guide to gardening in South Africa, offers easy-to-follow text and great ideas that can be applied to any outdoor space. Whether you have just moved into a new house, or want to make an existing garden environmentally friendly, this book offers inspiration and practical tips on everything from planning a garden and preparing the soil to choosing and caring for plants. More information and order details here.

Create a Garden with Keith Kirsten (ook in Afrikaans). In Create a Garden with Keith Kirsten, master horticulturist Keith Kirsten explores different garden design philosophies and shows you how to make the best of your outdoor space simply and easily, integrating your garden with the interior of your home in ways that will enhance the appeal of both. More information and order details here.

Gardening with Keith Kirsten (ook in Afrikaans). The third edition of this popular title has been completely revised. It remains a practical, illustrated guide that is suitable for all gardeners, from novice to experienced, but has been updated to incorporate new plant species that will flourish in South African gardens. More information and order details here.

The Southern African: What Flower is That? (ook in Afrikaans) by Gideon F Smith and Kristo Pienaar. Since 1984 when the very first edition of The South African What Flower is That? was published, this book has been the reference of choice for South African gardeners (or aspiring gardeners) in flower identification. Now totally revised and updated by Professor Gideon F Smith, this new fourth edition has finally appeared, 15 years after the death of original author, Professor Kristo Pienaar. More information and order details here.

Ludwig Taschner’s Roses (ook in Afrikaans). Roses are eternal. With over 50 000 different rose varieties in existence today, there is a rose to suit every garden and every taste. Written by South Africa’s leading rose expert, Ludwig Taschner’s Roses is a comprehensive guide to identifying, growing and caring for roses. The book is divided into two parts, the first focusing on rose growth and care and the second on the many different varieties of roses and colourscaping. More information and order details here.