Reviews
Paterson's prose displays a subtle wit... the photography, by Steven Wooster, is stunningly beautiful but always functional... a beautiful book suitable for any public library., [This book is] like taking a delightful, long walk with a learned, observant, witty, and sometimes eccentric, British companion., Allan Paterson... knows and loves his trees, and shares that knowledge and enthusiasm in this glossy new book., The photographs make all the trees look appealing, so narrowing your choice will mean reading all the growing information., Good advice, the author... shares his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm... Spiked with personal asides, it keeps you reading., One of the most important decisions a gardener will ever make is selecting trees for one's own garden., All about selecting tress as a science and art. This is a great read for anyone in a house... well illustrated., Perusing the pages of this handsome volume is rather like taking a delightful, long walk with a learned, observant, witty, and sometimes eccentric, British companion., Enlightened advice... elegant guide... breathtaking photography, extensive plant directories make this both an inspiring and an insightful resource., Paterson's prose displays a subtle wit... the photography, by Steven Wooster, is stunningly beautiful but always functional... a beautiful book., Good book... Paterson knows his subject, offering excellent tips on buying, placing and planting all types of trees., Allen Paterson, a truly gifted author, has written a book that can be appreciated by both experienced and novice gardeners, and his elegant prose is a joy to read... Highly recommended., All about selecting tress as a science and art... a great read for anyone in a house... well illustrated., Allan Paterson... knows and loves his trees, and shares that knowledge and enthusiasm in this glossy new book... makes it easy to avoid mistakes... a fine job of providing plenty of information., Good book... Paterson knows his subject, offering excellent tips on buying, placing and planting all types of trees. A neat variation on an old theme.