A classic every gardener must have! With more than 600 blossoming shrubs and tree species, planting and maintenance instructions, and troubleshooting tips to prevent rust, rot mildew and other problems, no other volume has greater scope on the subject, more exquisite photographs, or easier to use lists and charts. There's information on rejuvenating overgrown shrubs, landscaping suggestions, details on propagation, and a huge, encyclopedic collection of shrub genera, varieties, and cultivars. Extensively illustrated throughout.