Wonders of the Winter Landscape: Shrubs and Trees to Brighten the Cold-Weather Garden [Hardcover]

Vincent A. Simeone (Author), Bruce Curtis (Photographer), David Barnett (Introduction), Boyce Tankersley (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2005

Although North America suffers through several dreary months of winter each year, this guide describes trees and shrubs that make the barren winter landscape a wonderland of texture and color. Part one of the book conveys the elegance of deciduous trees and shrubs with an extreme attention to detail—Persian parrotia offers twisted, sinuous branches and exfoliating bark; witch hazel presents distinctive yellow and orange straplike flowers; and beautyberry produces vivid purple berries the birds cannot resist. A shorter second section discusses the virtues of evergreens, both broadleaf and coniferous, and includes two useful appendices that cover evergreen care and list deer-resistant trees and shrubs.

Editorial Reviews

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A garden in winter is a sight to behold. Twisting branches once laden with leaves are now revealed in all their architectural splendor. Exfoliating bark of varied hues peels away from tree trunks like the unfurled petals of spring flowers. For those who view gardening as a fair-weather activity, Simeone eloquently extols the virtues of the garden in the fourth season of the year. Some plants are meant to shine gloriously only under the summer sun; knowing which ones like to strut their stuff when the snow flies is the trick to creating a garden of chilly delight. Aided by vibrant color photography, Simeone displays a winter wonderland of trees and shrubs, describing their seasonal attributes, discussing their landscape uses, and determining their cultural characteristics. Helpful appendixes include tips on evergreen maintenance, lists of deer-resistant plants, and the merits of greenhouse gardening. A lush and learned resource for those wanting to maximize the majesty and magic of their gardening experience. Carol Haggas
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"This small, bright book gives garden inspiration for an often overlooked season in the garden."  —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 

"You’ll find lots of inspiration."  —Star-Ledger
 

 

 

"A very nice little book."  —Washington Gardener

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 154 pages
• Publisher: Ball Publishing (October 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883052459
• ISBN-13: 978-1883052454
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Winter wonders, March 9, 2006

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This review is from: Wonders of the Winter Landscape: Shrubs and Trees to Brighten the Cold-Weather Garden (Hardcover)

A truly original gardening book, and very helpful to people like me, living where the garden must be expected to be more white than green for at least 5 months every winter.