Simple Steps to Success: Shrubs and Small Trees by DK Publishing is an accessible paperback guide designed to help gardeners of all skill levels choose, plant, and maintain the perfect woody plants for their outdoor spaces. Published in 2008, this visually driven book breaks down every process into easy-to-follow stages—from selecting the right shrub or small tree for your garden's conditions to pruning, feeding, and troubleshooting common problems. Packed with at-a-glance charts, step-by-step photography, and expert tips from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), this practical handbook takes the guesswork out of growing beautiful, healthy shrubs and trees that provide year-round structure, color, and interest in any garden.