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The Homeowner's Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook

The Essential Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintaining Perfect Landscape Plants

Paperback , 408 pages  (also available in Hardback)
ISBN: 9781580175708 (1580175708)
Published by Storey Publishing
$29.95(US) $35.95(CAN)

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Four-Season Drama for Every Yard

Trees and shrubs frame your property and add a sense of structure to the ever-changing environment of your yard. This comprehensive guide explains the principles and practicalities of bringing magnificent woody plants to every landscape.

  • Learn to use basic landscape design theories to select trees and shrubs that complement your property.
  • Answer a detailed questionnaire to identify trees and shrubs that suit your needs and preferences.
  • Enjoy spring flowers, summer fruits, fall foliage, and winter's bare branches with four-season design suggestions.
  • Shop and plant with assurance, choosing woodies from nurseries, home and garden centers, and mail-order sources.
  • Find everything you need to know—from planting tips to maintenance advice—to keep plants healthy and happy.
  • Browse profiles of 357 reliable trees and shrubs. Each entry features how best to use the plant in your landscape, along with complete growing information.

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