Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens

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Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens

by E. T. (Ernest Thomas) Cook

EN·~14 hours·48 chapters

Chapters

48 total
1

TRANSCRIBERS' NOTES

0:22
2

The "Country Life" Library. - TREES & SHRUBS - FOR - ENGLISH GARDENS - BY - E. T. COOK. - SECOND EDITION.

0:17
3

PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION

2:58
4

PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION

2:31
5

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

3:49
6

TREES AND SHRUBS - CHAPTER I - WANT OF VARIETY A BLEMISH

7:35
7

CHAPTER II - ORNAMENTAL PLANTING IN WOODLAND

3:05
8

CHAPTER III - GROUPING OF TREES AND SHRUBS

6:25
9

CHAPTER IV - HEATHY PATHS IN OUTER GARDEN SPACES

5:03
10

CHAPTER V - TREES AND SHRUBS IN POOR SOILS

2:33

Description

A friendly, hands‑on guide walks readers through the pleasures of choosing and caring for trees and shrubs that thrive in English gardens. Drawing on the author’s years of observation and the expertise of Kew curators, the book pairs clear explanations with detailed thumbnail illustrations that enlarge to reveal each plant’s form and habit. Practical advice on site assessment, planting techniques, and sensible pruning helps both novice hobbyists and seasoned growers develop more natural, lasting displays.

The text is organized into concise chapters that explore everything from adding variety to woodland borders and designing heath‑covered pathways, to handling poor soils, coastal breezes, and rocky crevices. Seasonal interest receives special attention, with sections on winter silhouettes, autumn colour, and fruiting specimens. Readers also learn simple propagation methods, how to manage mature trees, and ways to create harmonious groupings that highlight each plant’s unique charm.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (807K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-06-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

ET

E. T. (Ernest Thomas) Cook

1867–1915

A British garden writer and editor whose books opened up the pleasures of English gardening for everyday readers. Best known for works like Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens and Gardens of England, he wrote with practical knowledge and a clear love of cultivated landscapes.

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