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Tree and Shrub Gardening for Illinois, Vol. 1

by William Aldrich, Don Williamson
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Overview

With this beautiful book at your fingertips, you can select, plant and care for the trees and shrubs that suit the conditions present in your garden:
• Detailed listings for 76 different species of trees and shrubs, along with information on more than 775 recommended varieties and cultivars best suited for Illinois gardens
• Size, shape and growing zone
• Notes on the best features of each species or variety
• What tree or shrub to select for a specific location
• How to plant, prune and propagate
• Soil, moisture and sunlight requirements
• Year-round maintenance
• Tips for solving pest and disease problems
• More than 560 photographs and illustrations.

Synopsis

Illinois gardeners can easily select and care for their gardens' trees and shrubs with the help of this guide. It describes hundreds of species, hybrids, varieties and cultivars. Practical advice on pruning, optimal location, maturity, planting, pests and diseases is included.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 2004
Publisher
Lone Pine Publishing USA
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781551054049

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