Home Gardener's Trees & Shrubs

Home Gardener's Trees & Shrubs: Selecting, planting, improving and maintaining trees and shrubs in the garden (Home Gardener's Specialist Guide)

Home Gardener's Trees & Shrubs is the essential guide to selecting, planting, improving and maintaining trees and shrubs in the garden. No matter what the type of garden or outdoor space, trees and shrubs are usually featured. This is because they are so versatile. Depending on the species chosen, shrubs and trees can form the background to a garden, be a focal point or add height to an overlooked garden. Whatever your garden needs, a tree or shrub can provide it. This book details the basics of choosing, buying, planting, establishing and transplanting. A comprehensive plant directory has A-Z lists of species within different categories - seasons, color, size etc. The final section of the book looks at how to care for shrubs and trees, giving practical advice on how to prune and clip, and the pests, diseases and other problems to watch out for.

From the Back Cover

Trees and shrubs create permanency in a garden. Many produce magnificent flowers, while others display a range of variegated leaves, handsome bark and stems, radiant berries and gloriously colored foliage in autumn. This detailed book explains how to select, plant, prune and renovate every kind of tree and shrub.

Concise, easy-to-use reference guide
Packed with practical, step-by-step instructions
A-Z plant directory, arranged by category
Practical advice on pruning and clipping
How to deal with pests and diseases"

Author: David Squire,
Publisher: Creative Homeowner , 2016-02-09
ISBN: 1580117325, EAN: 9781580117326