Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens

"Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens" by E. T. Cook is an early 20th-century guidebook that shines a light on the world of horticulture and advocates for greater plant diversity in English gardens. The book starts by pointing out that many gardens rely too heavily on a small number of common trees and shrubs, like Privet and Cherry Laurel, which makes gardens less interesting and hurts the environment. Cook inspires gardeners to consider a wider variety of beautiful, but less-known shrubs that can thrive in English gardens, mentioning examples such as Exochorda grandiflora and Forsythia suspensa. Gardeners are persuaded to embrace a more extensive selection of plants to improve the look and the harmony of their gardens using this educational and thoughtful tone.