Tree and Shrub Gardening for Michigan (Lone Pine Guide) [Paperback]

Tim Wood (Author), Alison Beck (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lone Pine Guide | Publication Date: April 28, 2003

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 89 different species of trees and shrubs, along with information on more than 650 recommended varieties and cultivars best suited for Michigan gardens
* Size, shape and growing zone
* Seasonal color
* 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book will help readers throughout the lifetime of their trees and shrubs, from making informed choices when deciding on what types to choose for their yard or garden, to caring for their plants through the cold Michigan winters. --Suburban Lifestyle, Auburn Hills, MI

This book will help readers throughout the lifetime of their trees and shrubs, from making informed choices when deciding on what types to choose for their yard or garden, to caring for their plants through the cold Michigan winters. --Suburban Lifestyle, Auburn Hills, MI

About the Author

TIM WOOD is product development manager for a national wholesale propagation nursery in Grand Haven, Michigan. He is a third-generation horticulturist with a master's degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Michigan State University. His articles and photographs have appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living Gardener, Midwest Living, Garden Center Magazine and American Nurseryman. Tim is a nationally recognized speaker who addresses horticulture organizations across the United States.

ALISON BECK has gardened since she was a child. She has a diploma in Horticulture and a degree in Creative Writing. Alison is the co-author of several best-selling gardening guides, and her books showcase her talent for practical advice and her passion for gardening.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (April 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551053470
• ISBN-13: 978-1551053479
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,202,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth getting if you garden in Michigan!, May 1, 2007

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Kathleen A. Peck "New Review" (MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tree and Shrub Gardening for Michigan (Lone Pine Guide) (Paperback)

The collaborative effort between Tim Wood & Alison Beck is a noteworthy resource for people gardening in the very cold/unreliable weather of Michigan.

Many of the comments are very insightful & the practical easy to use lay out simplifies the process of choosing suitable woody ornamentals for one's landscaping project.

As a landscape designer not originally from Mi, I've used this book as a very reliable source for recommendations in the design process. Both professionals & homeowners alike will appreciate this books wealth of information & easy reading style.

My only issue with the book was that it stuck with most of the very traditional sometimes overused plants here in Michigan. Would have been nice to have seen included a few more plants that are zone hardy to Michigan yet are highly underused and could do with some exposure to the general public. Eg: Asimina, Dianthus, Evodia, Itea, Pseudotsuga & the vast array of Explorer shrub roses that do marvellous in Michigan

Overall I think the book has plenty to offer as a crash course that lays a solid foundation to build (a garden) on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of choices!, August 8, 2007

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Tanisha D. Thibodaux (Garden City, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tree and Shrub Gardening for Michigan (Lone Pine Guide) (Paperback)

As a new homeowner, I've found myself with a huge yard. The house was empty for two years. Now that I've cut, pruned, and cleared shrubs, I'm ready to plant new stuff. I saw this book in Borders and was surprised by the detailed descriptions and pictures. By no means do I have a green thumb. This book; however, encourages me to learn more.