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The Book of Shrubs
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General GardeningLawns, Trees, & Shrubs
ISBN13: 9781025480428
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Book of Shrubs is an exhaustive and practical guide dedicated to the selection, planting, and maintenance of woody ornamental plants. Written by renowned horticulturist Alfred Carl Hottes, this classic manual serves as a definitive resource for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts seeking to enhance their outdoor spaces. The work covers a vast array of species, offering detailed descriptions of their habits, flowering times, and foliage characteristics.
Within its pages, readers will find expert advice on soil requirements, pruning techniques, and propagation methods, ensuring that both novice and experienced gardeners can achieve success. The book categorizes shrubs based on their landscape uses-whether for hedges, borders, or specimen plantings-and provides insights into their seasonal interests. Beyond mere technical instructions, Hottes emphasizes the aesthetic and functional value of shrubs in creating a harmonious garden environment.
As a cornerstone of early 20th-century horticultural literature, The Book of Shrubs remains a valuable reference for its timeless botanical knowledge and its clear, instructional approach to permanent plantings. It is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the enduring beauty and diversity of the shrub world.
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