The bulk of this practical guide comprises a comprehensive directory of the most common trees and shrubs available. Entries include: background information on general characteristics, planting and care; a visual chart listing the most popular varieties and cultivars, with instantly-accessed information on blossom colour, height, spread, hardiness, moisture and sunlight requirements; seasonal guides indicating when the plant is in blossom and fruit; a table of plant care with concise advice on soil, site, general care, pruning and pests and diseases; and expert tip boxes. The book opens with a practical guide to essential gardening techniques, which covers: assessing your plot for soil quality, drainage, sun and shade; where to buy and how to tell if the plant is healthy; planting with rootballs, exposed roots and plants in containers; creative ideas for planting combinations; caring for shrubs throughout the year; when and how to prune; and increasing your stock with propagation techniques. The book closes with a section on plant problems, comprising a trouble-shooting flow chart to help identify the problem and a directory of all the pests and diseases you are likely to do battle with.

Trees and Shrubs : The Essential and Definitive Guide

Keith Rushforth

HARPER/COLLINS

Shrubs can supply interest and variety through the seasons. They give structure, shade and contrast to a garden, need little attention and can last for years. This handbook shows how to get the best results from shrubs in the small garden.

Shrubs for Small Gardens (Wisley S.)

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Gardening & Landscape Design

Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated

Making a Small Garden (Wisley Gardening Companion)

Geoffrey K. Coombs

Cassell Illustrated*

The Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guide to Trees (Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guides)

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Mitchell Beazley

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