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 neighbors and passers-by.
They are essential to every beautiful yard, yet many homeowners do
not give them the attention that flowers and lawns traditionally
receive.
Penny O'Sullivan gives trees and shrubs the respect they deserve
in her lively, comprehensive book, "The Homeowner's Complete Tree
& Shrub Handbook." Woody plants, she maintains, can be the
heart and soul of the home landscape plan. Their contribution to
the yard might include a springtime canopy of blossoms; colorful,
delicious summer fruit; a regal year-round silhouette; rough and
rugged bark; or seasonally changing foliage. Their presence is a
soothing anchor in the ever-changing environment of a typical yard.
In three sections -- design, plant profiles, and care -- this
handbook covers every essential consideration of tree and shrub
gardening. After an introduction to the principles of garden
design, O'Sullivan guides readers through tree and shrub selection,
with special considerations for owner expectations and growing
conditions.
The heart of the book is the extensive encyclopedia of hundreds of
tree and shrub portraits. Each profile covers ease of cultivation,
availability, history, hardiness, size, growth rate, and special
characteristics. O'Sullivan also includes warnings about plants not
to grow, such as invasive exotics and disease-prone trees and
shrubs.
The final section covers care and maintenance, with thorough
advice on buying and planting; siting; pruning; fertilizing; and
coping with diseases, pests, and environmental problems.
Adding trees and shrubs to a home landscape can be an expensive
proposition. To make their purchases and protect their investment,
homeowners will constantly refer to this book for O'Sullivan's wise
advice.
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