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1	Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia more books like this by Michael A Dirr add to wishlist Lavishly illustrated, this encyclopedia describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates (USDA zones 3 to 8), with habitat and details of more than 500 species and 700 additional varieties. Tables list the best plants for specific purposes. 1,500 color photos. see all copies from $34.78! new only from $47.59! \| SVS
2	Diseases of trees and shrubs more books like this by Wayne A Sinclair, Howard H Lyon add to wishlist Praise for the First Edition-Association of American Publishers Professional and Scholarly Division Award Winner (Life Sciences)"One of the ten best horticultural books of the century."-The Washington Post"Diseases of Trees and Shrubs is by far the best book currently available for the horticulturist, arborist, or forester who wishes to identify ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $36.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Tree & Shrub Expert more books like this by D G Hessayon add to wishlist This is a guide for both beginners and more advanced gardeners, in which over 800 woody plants are described. It aims to provide easy-to-follow information on selection, growing, and care. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.09! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses more books like this by Michael A. Dirr add to wishlist This extensive reference book lists hundreds of woody landscape plants. Each entry includes identification characteristics related to leaves, buds, and stems. Most are accompanied by an illustration of the leaf or branch. Additional facts about each plant are available on topics such as flowers and/or fruits, diseases and insects, landscape value, ... see all copies from $35.14! new only from $82.94!
5	Manual of Woody Landscape Plants more books like this by Michael A Dirr add to wishlist see all copies from $20.95! new only from $60.21! \| first editions
6	Taylor's Guide to Shrubs: How to Select and Grow More Than 500 Ornamental and Useful Shrubs for Privacy, Ground Covers, and Specimen Plantings - Flexible Binding more books like this by Kathleen Fisher add to wishlist Shrubs provide the bones of the landscape--they promote privacy, or act as a background in a border. As ground covers, they control erosion or act as an attractive, low-maintenance alternative to lawns. With this expert guide, readers will buy the right shrub in the first place and learn how to keep it looking its best. 400 full-color photos. see all copies from $4.93! new only from $13.26! \| SVS
7	The Flowering Shrub Expert more books like this by D G Hessayon add to wishlist A guide to all the classic flowering shrubs, as well as to the multitude of new varieties that have appeared in the garden centres. It includes a shrub selector to help gardeners choose the right plants for year-round blooms, as well as advice on planting, pruning, mulching and plant care. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Homeowner's Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook: The Essential Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintaining Perfect Landscape Plants more books like this by Penelope O'Sullivan, Karen Bussolini (Photographer) add to wishlist Trees and shrubs bring permanence and structure to home landscapes, adding character and beauty to the entire property. They can impart an immediate sense of geography; act as background staging for flower gardens, outdoor living spaces, and children's play areas; and provide cool shadows and privacy from neighbours and passers-by. They are ... see all copies from $7.54! new only from $16.24! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Success with rhododendrons and azaleas more books like this by Reiley add to wishlist Illustrated with more than 80 striking colour photographs and packed with advice on every aspect of rhododendron growing, from soil preparation and landscape design to advanced propagating and hybridizing techniques. see all copies from $3.95! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs more books like this by Warren T. Johnson, Howard H. Lyon add to wishlist A journal that is descriptive of insects that feed on shrubs and trees. see all copies from $29.95! new only from $68.46! \| SVS
11 view cover	Trees, shrubs, and vines more books like this by Bonnie Lee Appleton, Alfred F Scheider, Alfred F Schneider add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $48.52! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Hardy Trees and Shrubs: A Guide to Disease-Resistant Varieties for the North more books like this by Robert A Osborne, Beth Powning (Photographer) add to wishlist Created especially for northern and cold-climate gardeners, Hardy Trees and Shrubs is a comprehensive and indispensable guide. This generously illustrated volume features more than 100 varieties of sturdy trees and shrubs that can be grown under demanding conditions without the use of chemicals. The many useful drawings and over 80 stunning photos ... see all copies from $2.93! new only from $14.98! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Random House Book of Shrubs more books like this by Roger Phillips, Kassie Evashevski (Editor), Jason Epstein (Editor) add to wishlist The most comprehensive shrub guide to be published anywhere, covering over 1,900 shrubs--in stunning four-color photographs. The format is the same as the successful Roses and Trees of North America. see all copies from $3.33! new only from $19.99! \| first editions
14 view cover	Growing Trees from Seed: A Practical Guide to Growing Native Trees, Vines and Shrubs more books like this by Henry Kock, Paul Aird, John Ambrose, Jr. add to wishlist It is possible to grow trees from seed within a decade - the secret is to know what seeds to collect and how to prepare and plant them. This book is a well-illustrated guide to the identification and propagation of native trees. see all copies from $21.35! new only from $34.59! \| SVS
15 view cover	Hydrangeas for American Gardens more books like this by Michael A Dirr add to wishlist Respected plantsman Dirr rescues gardeners in a quandary over which species of hydrangea to choose and how to care for it, with a refreshingly forthright and practical guide to these distinctive shrubs and climbers, with 160 color photos. see all copies from $15.50! new only from $17.13! \| SVS
16 view cover	The Explorer's Garden: Shrubs and Vines from the Four Corners of the World more books like this by Daniel J Hinkley add to wishlist If you thought the age of the great plant explorers was over, guess again. Dan Hinkley, founder of the legendary Heronswood Nursery, has scoured the globe for botanical treasures, a bounty that has enriched gardens throughout the world. He presents the most outstanding shrubs and vines from his plant-collecting trips to Chile, Costa Rica, South ... see all copies from $21.43! new only from $21.43! \| SVS
17 view cover	Tree & Shrub Finder more books like this by Robert Kourik add to wishlist A guide to selecting plants for your garden. It focuses on features other than beauty, including maintenance levels, and the ability to provide shade or privacy. There are plant finders which seek to make selection easy by detailing specific trees and shrubs that serve a specific purpose. see all copies from $2.22! new only from $2.32! \| first editions
18	Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs: An Integrated Pest Management Guide more books like this by Steve H Dreistadt add to wishlist Included in this guide are biological controls of pests, landscape designs that prevent pests, less-toxic pesticides, plant care activities that prevent potential problems, references, suppliers list and a glossary. see all copies from $7.67! new only from $83.12! \| first editions
19 view cover	Hydrangeas more books like this by Glyn Church add to wishlist Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering shrubs. Native to China, Japan and North America, their strong growth habit and long flowering display makes them an ideal choice for any garden. There are hundreds of varieties in colour ranging from brilliant blue, through to soft pinks to striking reds and pure whites, and many hydrangeas also ... see all copies from $2.45! new only from $2.45! \| SVS
20 view cover	Pruning of trees, shrubs and conifers more books like this by George E. Brown add to wishlist How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. "The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" recommends the best pruning techniques and practices. This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.75! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Fuchsias: The Complete Guide more books like this by Edwin Goulding add to wishlist A truly comprehensive book on fuchsia growing, from basics to hybridization. Included are tips on pruning, cultivation, and propagation, as well as advice on the best selections for beds and baskets. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.50! \| first editions
22	Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs: A Guide to More Than 2000 Varieties more books like this by Brian Davis add to wishlist see all copies from $5.09! new only from $197.95!
23 view cover	Azaleas more books like this by Fred C. Galle add to wishlist A look at all the species of azaleas and more than 6000 cultivars, this book also offers information on every aspect of growing and using azaleas in the garden, including landscaping, companion plants, culture, pests and diseases, hybridizing, and bonsai. see all copies from $31.93!
24 view cover	Protea Book more books like this by Lewis Matthews, Zoe Carter (Illustrator) add to wishlist This spectacular guidebook details most of the cultivated members of this intriguing family, from Banksia to Grevillea to Mimetes, not just the single genus Protea. The author's expertise and lifelong passion for proteas is clear in both the text descriptions and photographs accompanying these entries. Essential advice on cultivation, propagation, ... see all copies from $16.90! new only from $18.76! \| SVS
25	Know It & Grow It: A Guide to the Identification & Use of Landscape Plants more books like this by Carl E Whitcomb add to wishlist see all copies from $18.78!

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