Shrubs are the perfect plant-they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need, and they are widely available at garden centers and nurseries. In his new book Shrubs, Andy McIndoe-one of the world's foremost woody plant experts-offers the information and advice needed to pick the right shrub for every site and condition. Shrubs includes plant suggestions for challenging growing conditions and restricted planting spaces, along with...

Presents extensive photographic coverage of 2000 high-quality images accompanied by essential cultivation data for more than 1700 plants. The data include size, flower colour and timing, stem colour, fruits, autumn colour, preferred position, soil needs, pruning requirements, cold hardiness zone rating, and where applicable, RHS Award of Garden Merit. Organized alphabetically by botanical name and may be readily accessed using the common name index....

An A-Z directory of nearly 1000 flowering trees and shrubs, with illustrations of individual plants.

"MARVELOUS MOPHEADS provides a comprehensive list of mophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads, including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recent introductions"--Back cover.