This problem-solving guide—from one of the world’s foremost woody plant experts—shows you everything you need to know to pick the right shrub for a wide variety of sites and conditions.
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This problem-solving guide—from one of the world’s foremost woody plant experts—shows you everything you need to know to pick the right shrub for a wide variety of sites and conditions.
Description
A Shrub for Every Situation 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 his new book Shrubs, Andy McIndoe one of the world s foremost woody plant experts shares all the information and advice you need to pick the right shrub for every site and condition. Shrubs includes plant suggestions for challenging growing conditions and restricted planting spaces, along with shrubs chosen for their desirable characteristics like hardiness in shade, difficult soil, and harsh conditions. Plant profiles include complete growing information, color photographs, and recommended companion plants. With this helpful guide in hand, it s easier than ever to add shrubs to add to your home garden.
Critic Reviews
“"Beautiful photographs and thoughtfully written descriptions of each shrub allow gardeners to tailor choices to meet their interests and needs." -- The Oregonian "McIndoe is a devoted and knowledgeable ambassador for shrubs...His advice is clear, practical, and honest: the sort of counsel every gardener needs. The book will be an invaluable addition not only to the bookcases of gardeners but also those of garden designers seeking to broaden their plant palette." -- Gardens Illustrated "Packed with sound, practical information, which will be of particular value to all novice and inexperienced gardeners." -- The Garden”
"Beautiful photographs and thoughtfully written descriptions of each shrub allow gardeners to tailor choices to meet their interests and needs." --The Oregonian
"McIndoe is a devoted and knowledgeable ambassador for shrubs...His advice is clear, practical, and honest: the sort of counsel every gardener needs. The book will be an invaluable addition not only to the bookcases of gardeners but also those of garden designers seeking to broaden their plant palette." --Gardens Illustrated
"Packed with sound, practical information, which will be of particular value to all novice and inexperienced gardeners." --The Garden
About the Author
Andy McIndoe is the former managing director of Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centers in Hampshire, England. As designer of the Hillier exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show for more than two decades, he has upheld the company s unprecedented record of 68 consecutive gold medals. He is now a freelance speaker, writer, and consultant.
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Shrubs are ideal plants: low maintenance, widely available, and so diverse that there is a shrub for virtually any garden situation. In Shrubs, Andy McIndoe--one of the world's foremost woody plant experts--puts his encyclopedic knowledge to work, offering invaluable recommendations and insight. Limited space? Harsh weather? Challenging soil? McIndoe has a shrub suggestion for every space in your garden. He also suggests shrubs and companion plants that smell heavenly, bloom effusively, repel pests, attract wildlife, and offer dramatic foliage.
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