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Title: Nothing Special
Review: This book is so highly rated I can't help but think either the author or the publisher is "stacking the deck" with favorable reviews. Honestly, this book is nothing special. There are a few pages at the start on various, obvious topics then a long list of plants you can easily find in dozens (if not hundreds) of other "garden" books that are nothing more than glorified plant lists. Looking for design? There are a few tips you've probably already heard, some pictures of hostas (mostly closeups) and five "designs" that are colored pencil sketches. Sure, the book is cheap but you're probably better off looking for a different book. If someone finds a very good book on designing a shade garden, please let me know!
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