Fine Gardening: Flowering Shrubs: Hydrangeas, Roses, Azaleas, and More

A book on one of Fine Gardening s perennial favorites: Hydrangeas and other flowering shrubs. Fine Gardening s brand universe of over 1.5 million loves hydrangeas and shrubs and is actively looking for and asking for information on the subject. Hydrangeas are beautiful summer classics that are relatively easy to grow once a gardener has basic knowledge. Add to that the fact that there are only three competing volumes currently on the market on the subject, and now becomes the perfect time to hit the market. In addition to strong front-list sales, the book should also enjoy a healthy life on the back-list when the time comes due to the fact that hydrangeas and other shrubs never go out of style. The book will consist of 5 chapters. The anchor of the text will be a hearty chapter on hydrangeas, which will include information on how to plant, prune, care for, and alter flower color. The remaining four chapters will be split so that each is focused on a single family of flowering shrubs in addition to hydrangeas. Possible shrubs to be included are: rose, azalea, rhododendron, and more. A robust Appendix will provide the reader with charts, pruning 101, and basic growing information. "