Tree and Shrub Gardening for Washington and Oregon [Paperback]

Marianne Binetti (Author), Alison Beck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2001

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, whether it is dry or moist, coastal or interior:

* Detailed listings for 96 different species of trees and shrubs, along with information on 551 recommended varieties and cultivars best suited for Washington and Oregon gardens
* Size, shape and growing zone
* Notes on the best features of each species or variety
* Seasonal color
* 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
* 498 color photographs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Most impressive are the photos... --Seattle Times

Grapically savvy, horticultually smart and photographically colorful. --The Herald, Everett, WA

If you are interested in livening up your garden with trees of shrubs, do nothing until you get this book. --Statesman-Journal, Salem, OR

About the Author

MARIANNE BINETTI has a degree in Horticulture from Washington State University and writes a syndicated gardening column that reaches more than one million readers. She is a regular guest on HGTV and is also a popular speaker at garden centers and horticulture societies throughout Washington and Oregon.

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: 360 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (January 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551052717
• ISBN-13: 978-1551052717
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Tree and Shrub Selection Guide, July 19, 2001

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"timhimmel" (Snoqualmie, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tree and Shrub Gardening for Washington and Oregon (Paperback)

Great ilustrations and easy to find references for each species of trees. Gives prefered climate, soil and light conditions and the full growth size fore hundreds of trees. Often gives a list of several varieties of an individual species as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars On your knees, November 7, 2006

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C.J. Prince "celticshawoman" (Bellingham, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tree and Shrub Gardening for Washington and Oregon (Paperback)

This book is very helpful for a newcomer to the northwest who wants to know what will work in this region. While not complete, it offers an easy to reference guide to trees and shrubs.