Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Home Landscaping : Secrets for Selection and Care
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Book Description
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, and prune. Over 500 color photos and paintings.
From the Back Cover
Trees, shrubs, and hedges are among the smartest investments you can make. Besides beautifying your landscape, these plants can dramatically increase your property value.
This environmentally friendly book is both a comprehensive reference on top-rated plants and a complete guide to their selection, planting, and care. It addresses all regions of the United States and southern Canada.
Here, you'll find more than 1,000 plants recommended for their beauty, availability, ease of maintenance, and resistance to pests and diseases. More than 520 full-color photographs and 120 paintings showcase plant features and illustrate procedures step by step. What's more, you'll learn how to
- Design you landscape for four-season interest and harmonies of size, shape, color, and texture
- Conduct simple but essential soil tests for pH
- Select plants ideally suited for your soil and growing conditions
- Distinguish healthy nursery plants from those at risk
- Save money over the long term by buying pest- and disease-resistant plants that are appropriate for your soil and climate
- Use the latest scientifically proved planting methods
- Prune like a pro?at the proper time for each plant, making well-placed cuts that stimulate desired growth.
Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Home Landscaping: Secrets for Selection and Care,Jacqueline Heriteau,Creative Homeowner,1580110525,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Hedges,Landscape,Ornamental shrubs,Ornamental trees,Trees,Gardening / Trees
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