Landscape professionals regard trees, shrubs, and hedges as the "bones," or essential framework, of any landscape design. The trick is to select the best plants for your growing conditions - plants that also look good together. Full-color throughout, this complrehensive guide shows the reader how to do that and more, while also providing descriptions of over 1,000 of the best plants - "best" because they're beautiful, low-maintenance, pest- and disease-resistant, and available at local nurseries and home centers.