Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Home Landscaping: Secrets for Selection and Care

by Jacqueline Hériteau

Book Overview

Secrets for selection and care of plants that create a landscape's essential framework. How to improve property value, save money and effort, match plants to growing conditions, and plant, transplant,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580110525
• ISBN13: 9781580110525
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.0" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

excellent, well-illustrated, and right-to-the-point book

This is an excellent book, which helped me decide on which trees and shrubs would benefit my landscape. Many of the trees and shrubs in the book are now in my yard, and there are trees described in the book to accomodate anyone's lanscaping aspirations. The colored illustrations, easily understood culture requirements for the trees and shrubs mentioned, and the organization of each section makes this book an essential tool for every gardener, whether they are beginners, or are expereinced gardeners. Trees and shrubs for every locale and region are mentioned, so every gardener will find this book extremely helpful.

Excellent

This is an excellent book for anyone with a yard or garden. The book starts out explaining basic design principles, helping you decide where to place plants. Size, shape, balance & lighting conditions are also discussed here. Next are detailed illustrations, charts & step-by-step instructions on selecting, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, mulching, composting, pruning & training the plants. Site preparation & soil testing are also included. Profiles of over 50 tree groups (such as the maples or birches) follow. In each group there are clear photos of several species. General information is given on habitat, size, shape, zones, soil, pH, moisture & light requirements.Plants are indexed by both botanical & common name making them easy to find. A chart helps find the right tree for flowers, fruits, bark, fall color, or winter interest. This is a great book to help beautify any outdoor area.