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This pocket guide begins with a brief overview of the seasonal joys of gardening with trees and key considerations in their selection, planting, and care. Its A-Z directory covers Abies koreana (Korean fir) to Zelkova serrata (Japanese zelkova). Entries include plant profiles, names of related varieties, and color photos. Information on the author and suggested reading would have been welcome. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The new flower power - bright and stylish, listing over 300 varieties, from birch to honey locusts. Covering all you need to know about your favorite plants in a beautiful and convenient format, DK Garden Guides profile one type of plant, each with its own photograph and a paragraph full of fascinating information about the plant, its origins, and how to use it in your garden. Extremely accessible for novices, this series of unique plant guides include plant profiles that feature height, spread, and details about color and flowering season, as well as light requirements and hardiness; and, finally, a list of other varieties.
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