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Gardening with Woodland Plants

By Karan Junker

[Junker's] vast experience and knowledge of lesser-known trees, shrubs, and plants are neatly demonstrated in this informative, easy-to-read guide.

Library Journal

Woodland plants add magic to any garden, with lush carpets of color, foliage at the middle level, and majestic height. Contrary to myth, large spaces and special soil are not required. Drawing on her own experience running a thriving woodland nursery, the author provides seasoned advice on the unique challenges of woodland gardening, including managing light levels, choosing the right plant for the right place, and achieving the well-balanced soil structure that is often key to growing a variety of woodland plants. Extensive planting suggestions will endow gardeners at all levels of experience with the confidence to experiment, and the extensive plant directory will inspire all gardeners to bring woodland plants into the garden for year-round pleasure.

Filed under: forest, instructional, plant directory, annuals, bulbs, perennials, shade, shrubs, trees

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384 pp.
Book dimensions: 7⅜ x 10⅜ in. (260 x 185 mm.)
Images: 352 color photos
ISBN-10: 0881928216
ISBN-13: 9780881928211

Media reviews

"I have spent a good part of my life studying woodland plants, but when I opened this book I thought I still must have a lot to learn."

—Richard Churchill, People Places Plants

"Junker ... who's gifted with an engaging writing style, has written a complete guide to woodland plants full of ideas and information for the amateur and specialist gardener."

—SciTech Book News

"Gardening with Woodland Plants will guide you along a path to discovering just the right combination of unique plants for your own woodland garden."

—Susan Smith-Durisek, Lexington Herald-Leader

"[Junker's] vast experience and knowledge of lesser-known trees, shrubs, and plants are neatly demonstrated in this informative, easy-to-read guide."

—Chris Kahn, Library Journal

"Can take the gardener from concept to completion for shaded gardens of any size for all-season interest and pleasure. The book presents some of the latest woodland garden cultivars and offers detailed cultural tips that come from the author's more than 20 years of experience."

—Lynette Walther, Camden Herald

"Junker's is an authoritative and encyclopedic guide to the spectacular variety and beauty of woodland plants."

—Carol Haggas, Booklist

About the author

Karan Junker

Karan Junker has been growing and propagating woodland plants for more than twenty years. With her husband, she owns and runs Junker's Nursery in Somerset, England. Her articles have appeared in Gardens Illustrated and The Garden, among other leading magazines and newspapers.