This new updated edition of <em>What Shrub Is That?</em> Is the essential reference for shrub-loving gardeners everywhere.<br><br><br> From the best-selling author of Stirling Macoboy's <em>What Flower Is That</em>? and <em>What Tree Is That</em>? it contains information and describes more than 1250 shrubs, illustrated in glowing color.<br><br><br> However, <em>What Shrub Is That?</em> is not just an identification aid, it is a complete garden guide! Every illustration is accompanied by informative text that details how you can grow that particular shrub to perfection. Easy-to-follow symbols instantly point to the aspect and climate needed. Season of maximum display, mature height and spread and habit of growth may be seen at a glance. <br><br><br> Other information includes water and soil needs, temperatures tolerated, pruning requirements, methods of home propagation and when to fertilize. The popular names by which the shrubs are known are also listed, as are the botanical families to which they belong.<br><br><br> There is also an extensive introduction discussing shrubs in garden design, way of using various types of shrubs, how to choose and plant shrubs, how to improve your soil, when and how much to water, pruning principles and methods of propagation. <br><br><br> There is also a glossary of important botanical terms an illustrated appendix which groups related shrubs together - a guide most gardeners will find useful, for where one member of a botanical family thrives, others often will too.