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Shrubs have the widest range of colored foliage, headiest scents, and most persistent flowers of all the plant groups. They are longer-lived than perennials and require half as much maintenance. This unashamedly shrub-centric design guide describes how to choose the right plants for the right place, and mix and match them in groups that bring year-round pleasure. Award-winning designer Andy McIndoe offers ready-made combinations that deliver a range of moods and styles for gardens of all sizes, the basics of designing with shrubs, and a comprehensive plant directory.