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Shrubs are the essential eye-level plants that provide gardens with structure, function, and vibrant colour. From creating secluded sun-traps and effective windbreaks to camouflaging unsightly structures, shrubs are indispensable to a well-designed outdoor space. Stirling Macoboy’s What Shrub Is That? serves as an authoritative and beautifully illustrated guide to selecting, planting, and maintaining these versatile plants.
The book details the essential principles of gardening, covering everything from soil preparation and strategic pruning to advanced propagation techniques such as grafting and layering. Readers will find a comprehensive guide to understanding different shrub habits—ranging from bun-shaped and fountain-like to prostrate and conical—helping you to choose the perfect specimen for your specific needs. Featuring a detailed picture dictionary and practical advice on attracting birds and wildlife to your garden, this essential reference empowers both novice and experienced gardeners to cultivate a thriving, beautiful, and low-maintenance landscape. Whether you are managing a large plot or a small city garden, this definitive resource ensures you can select the right plants to achieve a lifetime of horticultural pleasure.
Used (good, see images, handwritten name) Hardcover ISBN 1863020144
