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PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101552977692

ISBN-139781552977699

eBay Product ID (ePID)2488775

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Book TitleBest Trees for Your Garden

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

TopicTrees, Garden Design

IllustratorYes

GenreGardening

AuthorAllen Paterson

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length10.6 in

Item Width9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

ReviewsPaterson's prose displays a subtle wit... the photography, by Steven Wooster, is stunningly beautiful but always functional... a beautiful book suitable for any public library., [This book is] like taking a delightful, long walk with a learned, observant, witty, and sometimes eccentric, British companion., The photographs make all the trees look appealing, so narrowing your choice will mean reading all the growing information., Allan Paterson... knows and loves his trees, and shares that knowledge and enthusiasm in this glossy new book., Good advice, the author... shares his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm... Spiked with personal asides, it keeps you reading., One of the most important decisions a gardener will ever make is selecting trees for one's own garden., All about selecting tress as a science and art. This is a great read for anyone in a house... well illustrated., Perusing the pages of this handsome volume is rather like taking a delightful, long walk with a learned, observant, witty, and sometimes eccentric, British companion., Enlightened advice... elegant guide... breathtaking photography, extensive plant directories make this both an inspiring and an insightful resource., Paterson's prose displays a subtle wit... the photography, by Steven Wooster, is stunningly beautiful but always functional... a beautiful book., Good book... Paterson knows his subject, offering excellent tips on buying, placing and planting all types of trees., Allen Paterson, a truly gifted author, has written a book that can be appreciated by both experienced and novice gardeners, and his elegant prose is a joy to read... Highly recommended., All about selecting tress as a science and art... a great read for anyone in a house... well illustrated., Allan Paterson... knows and loves his trees, and shares that knowledge and enthusiasm in this glossy new book... makes it easy to avoid mistakes... a fine job of providing plenty of information., Good book... Paterson knows his subject, offering excellent tips on buying, placing and planting all types of trees. A neat variation on an old theme.

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Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal635.9/77

Table Of ContentIntroduction Understanding Trees Landscapes with Trees Trees and Man Choosing Trees Which Tree Where? Directory of Broad-leaved Trees Directory of Conifers Trees with Special Attributes Zone Maps Where to See and Buy Trees Index

SynopsisThe ultimate gardener's guide to trees. Of all the planting decisions a gardener makes, the choice of trees is the most important. In this beautifully photographed reference, distinguished horticulturist Allen Paterson describes how to choose trees and use them effectively as part of a successful garden design. Selecting the right species for specific conditions such as climate, soil, and intended function are covered in detail. The book also considers the choice of trees in relation to the architecture of the house or adjacent buildings, the surrounding landscape, and the rest of the garden. Inspirational and informative, Best Trees for Your Garden offers practical and proven ideas for placing trees to best effect and using them creatively with other trees, shrubs, and plants. It also includes extensive advice for planting, pruning and maintaining garden trees. The second half of the book is an extensive directory of the best garden trees. Entries for each tree provide essential details such as leaf shape, flower, height, spread, and speed of growth.