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Tables of Contents for Tree & Shrub Gardening for Illinois
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
4
1
The Trees & Shrubs at a Glance
5
5
Introduction
10
5
Hardiness Zones Map
15
1
Woody Plants in the Garden
16
8
Getting Started
24
5
Light
24
1
Soil
25
2
Exposure
27
2
Purchasing Trees & Shrubs
29
3
Planting Trees & Shrubs
32
12
When to Plant
33
1
Preparing the Hole
34
1
Planting Bare-Root Stock
34
1
Planting Balled & Burlapped Stock
35
1
Planting Container Stock
36
1
Backfilling
36
3
Staking
39
2
Transplanting
41
3
Caring for Trees & Shrubs
44
4
Weeding
44
1
Mulching
44
1
Watering
45
1
Fertilizing
46
2
Pruning
48
9
When & How Much to Prune
49
1
The Kindest Cut
50
1
Types of Pruning Cuts
51
3
Pruning Conifers
54
1
Tree Topping
55
1
Specialty Pruning
56
1
Propagating Trees & Shrubs
57
5
Cuttings
57
2
Ground Layering
59
2
Mound Layering
61
1
Problems & Pests
62
12
Glossary of Pests & Diseases
66
7
Pest Control Recipes
73
1
About This Guide
74
2
The Trees & Shrubs
76
258
Quick Reference Chart
334
6
Glossary
340
2
Resources
342
1
Index of Plant Names
343