1.   Ginger shrub can be used as the foundation of rum punch cocktails.

2.   In addition to providing cultural information and suggestions on how to use shrubs, Fisher addresses ecological concerns for home gardeners and includes a list of invasive plants.

3.   Shrubs can be used to accent driveways and walks or to call attention to a particular architectural feature of the house.

4.   Shrubs can be used aesthetically to frame an area, and to create mood and atmosphere.