"With step-by-step tutorials for every technique, unique annotated illustrations showing exactly where to make the cut, and detailed instructions for over 800 garden plants, this is the definitive practical guide.--Page [4] of cover.

"Visually beautiful, with over 1,600 color photographs of woody plants that bring the text to life, this volume is destined to become a standard reference source for gardening and botany. Entries are arranged alphabetically by scientific name and describe the habitat, foliage, flower, fruit, availability from commercial sources, and landscape use of U.S. northern trees and shrubs, suitable for zones 3 to 8. Readable, short essays reflect the experience...

Shrubs are the perfect plant -- they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need, and they are widely available at garden centers and nurseries. In Shrubs, Andy McIndoe -- one of the world's foremost woody plant experts -- offers the information and advice needed to pick the right shrub for every site and condition. With this handy guide, it's easier than ever to decide which shrubs to add to your home garden. The book includes shrubs...

Provides information about how shrubs and hedges can be used in landscape design, explains how to select and care for shrubs, and includes an illustrated selection guide.

"Shows how to create a landscape design featuring trees, describes the most popular varieties, and discusses planting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and propagation." -- Amazon.