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Gardening with Woodland Plants

By Karan Junker

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.

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Media reviews of this book:

"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, Summer 2007

"[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, June 15, 2007

"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, December 2007

"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, November 8, 2007

"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, May 12, 2007

Customer reviews of this book:

"Clearly written, inspirational, and practical."

—Yumi D. from Seattle, Washington, October 21, 2007

"One of the best guides I have found on the subject."

—Judy D. from Crestwood, Kentucky, July 12, 2007

"Very useful handbook!"

—Robin W. from Richmond, Virginia, June 22, 2007

"Well illustrated and written!"

—Donald E. from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 17, 2007

"What a wonderful book!"

—Amber M. from Langley, Washington, May 5, 2007

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Format:
Hardcover

Pages:
384 pp.

Book dimensions:
7.38 x 10.38 in
(260 x 185 mm)

Illustrations:
352 color photos

ISBN-13:
9780881928211

ISBN-10:
0881928216

About Karan Junker

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, specializing in lesser-known trees and shrubs, many of which adapt well to woodland cultivation ...

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