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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
Genre: Non-fiction, Gardening, Horticulture, Botany, Sri Lankan Studies

Book Review:
''The Essence of Gardenmaking for Sri Lanka'' is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to gardening in Sri Lanka, written by D.T. Ekanayake, a former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, and K.N. Yapa. This book covers all aspects of garden making, including design, lawns, paths, hedges, rock gardens, water gardens, trees, shrubs, propagation, manures, and plant care. It features a historical overview of Sri Lankan garden design from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya and includes a selected list of over 350 plants suitable for all climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Richly illustrated with drawings and photographs, this book is an essential resource for gardeners, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the beauty of Sri Lankan gardens.