Publisher's Synopsis
The Evergreens is a comprehensive guidebook written by James H. Beale that covers everything you need to know about selecting, planting, transplanting, cultivating, and caring for various types of evergreen trees and shrubs. The book is designed to be a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners who are interested in adding evergreens to their landscapes.The book begins with an introduction to the benefits of evergreens, including their year-round greenery, their ability to provide privacy and windbreaks, and their low maintenance requirements. It then goes on to cover the different types of evergreens, including conifers, broadleaf evergreens, and deciduous evergreens.The Evergreens provides detailed information on selecting the right evergreen for your landscape, including tips on choosing the right size, shape, and color. The book also covers planting and transplanting techniques, including soil preparation, watering, and fertilizing.In addition, the book provides practical advice on how to care for your evergreens, including pruning, mulching, and pest control. It also includes a section on common problems and diseases that affect evergreens, along with tips on how to prevent and treat them.Overall, The Evergreens is a comprehensive and practical guidebook that is sure to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing and caring for evergreens. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, this book is sure to provide you with the information you need to create a beautiful and healthy evergreen landscape.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
