400 Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.15 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0881928755 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Informative, beautifully produced, but" according to V. Shaner. This is a nicely produced reference book authored by an Englishwoman who has been much honored by the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. The book is beautifully illustrated with numerous color photographs and the descriptions of the small trees and shrubs are concise and informative. However, if you are looking for a practical resource for the more norther. great Donna Ani great
At the heart of this book is a comprehensive plant directory that provides detailed descriptions, including full cultivation advice for over 400 top-performing trees and shrubs. Pruning, coppicing, topiary and container-planting restrict growth and are helpful techniques in the small garden armory. Further advice on pruning, information on planting to encourage wildlife and handy lists that allow readers to search by color, height and other characteristics are invaluable. Color photographs complement the plant descriptions, aid identification and complete this practical plant reference.. Small gardens require careful planting, and the book starts by considering plants that fulfill a particular design fun
“Plenty of information and excellent color photographs throughout. The book is filled with a wide variety of trees and shrubs—some well known, some rather obscure.” —Washington Gardener “A first step toward choosing trees and shrubs that won’t result in future pruning disasters or an overly gloomy garden.” —The Seattle Times “The scope of the book is broad. and it is sure to delight the more adventurous gardeners among us.” —Manchester