This field guide introduces ways that native shrubs add year-round beauty and wildlife habitat to yards, parks, commercial settings and farms. These woody plants, often magnets for birds and pollinators, provide a vital and attractive landscape layer between ground covers and trees. Designed for gardeners, designers, and land stewards looking to bring structure, habitat, and diversity to the landscape. What's inside: - Profiles of 38 native shrub species that add living structures to landscapes and create habitat - Six illustrated guilds of shrub combinations suited for various landscapes - Contributed writing on the role of shrubs and hedgerows in landscape restoration - Recommended reading and additional resources A thoughtful, visually engaging resource for garden centers, nature shops, restoration-focused retailers, and design enthusiasts. Printed in the USA with plastic-free packaging.