California Native Plants for the Garden

California Native Plants for the Garden
Author: Carol Bornstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2005
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:
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"California Native Plants for the Garden" is a comprehensive resource that features more than 500 of the best California native plants for gardening in the Mediterranean-climate areas of the world. Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturalists and illustrated with 450 color photos, this reference book also includes chapters on landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Detailed lists of recommended native plants for a variety of situations are also provided.

California Native Gardening

California Native Gardening
Author: Helen Popper
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-03-26
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0520265343
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“For anyone interested in gardening, this book is a delightful read. For anyone interested in gardening with California native plants, this book is a must-read. Helen Popper clearly lays out the tasks required to ensure maximum success with growing, propagating, and maintaining a garden in rhythm with the seasons. This book will definitely be included in my reference library." --Scott Soden, Artscapes Landscape Design “Helen Popper has created a lovely resource for both experienced and novice native plant gardeners. The gorgeous photographs will inspire readers to see the natural beauty of natives and challenge us to use them in many garden traditions, from a cottage garden to a Japanese garden.” --Leslie Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Studies Institute, Santa Clara University

California Getting Started Garden Guide

California Getting Started Garden Guide
Author: Bruce Asakawa
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1610587359
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DIVHave you ever wondered which plants and flowers to grow in California, and how to do it?/divDIV/divDIVThe California Getting Started Garden Guide features region-specific advice on planting, growing, and caring for more than 150 of California’s top ornamental and native plants. From flowers and grasses to trees and palms, this step-by-step guide includes useful information for the novice and experienced gardener alike, geared exclusively toward the particular climatic concerns of Californians. With gorgeous full-color photos of each plant, this book will increase the enjoyment and satisfaction of any gardener hoping to learn about—and master—the natural environment of California./div

Growing California Native Plants

Growing California Native Plants
Author: Marjorie G. Schmidt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1980
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:
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Designing California Native Gardens

Designing California Native Gardens
Author: Glenn Keator
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2007
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780520239784
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"An excellent how-to book on California native plant landscaping . . . with plans, photographs, and plant lists which are sure to fire the imagination of any gardener."--Arvind Kumar, California Native Plant Society

California Gardener's Handbook

California Gardener's Handbook
Author: Bruce Asakawa
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1610587367
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DIVWith over 100 years of combined gardening experience, renowned California horticulturalists Bruce and Sharon Asakawa bring you the perfect when-to, how-to, and what-to plant guide for gardening in the Golden State./divDIV/divDIVPerhaps you’ve always entertained the idea of cultivating a garden in your California landscape, but have never quite known where to begin. Perhaps you’ve stood helplessly by as your once-beautiful calico flowers withered beneath the persistent western sun. Don’t despair! Fortunately, there’s a specialized gardening guide to the rescue, tailored exclusively to the needs of California residents./divDIV/divDIVIn California Gardener’s Handbook, beloved California gardening duo Bruce and Sharon Asakawa walk you through 350 plant species destined to flourish amid the varied climates and environmental challenges of California. With the help of gorgeous photography and foolproof instructions, they’ll teach you how to plant, prune, water, control pests, and care for your personal outdoor oasis. Fifteen plant categories give you hundreds of choices, letting you find the flora that best fit your microclimate. Even better, the Asakawas provide twelve full months of when-to advice for each plant category, allowing you to successfully enjoy this peaceful pastime all year round. Whether you’re craving the sweetness of the dragon fruit or longing for the cheery visual splendor of the blue marguerite daisy, California Gardener’s Handbook will equip you to confidently awaken your inner gardening enthusiast./div

Southern California Native Flower Garden

Southern California Native Flower Garden
Author: Susan Van Atta
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2009-09
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1423612388
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Plants native to Southern California are uniquely beautiful and thrive on their own with minimal water, pruning or trimming, fertilizers, and soil amendments. This book proves that creating environmentally sensitive design does not mean putting in extraordinary effort or sacrificing beauty. Includes detailed descriptions and growing information for some of the region's most interesting, attractive plants and has easy-to-use tri-cut flip pages.

Growing California Native Plants, Second Edition

Growing California Native Plants, Second Edition
Author: Marjorie G. Schmidt
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2012-02-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520266684
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First published thirty years ago, the long-awaited second edition of Growing California Native Plants is the ideal hands-on native plant guide for both experienced and novice gardeners. In addition to the voluminous knowledge contributed by Marjorie G. Schmidt, now deceased, Katherine L. Greenberg has taken note of the vibrant state of today’s horticultural scene, adding plants and ideas that were little known when the book first appeared. Lavishly illustrated with 200 new color photographs, drawings, maps, and charts, this concise and easy-to-use reference covers trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses, and vines, and includes a plant selection guide for quick reference. The authors, whose combined experience spans six decades, take California’s summer-dry climate and restricted water supplies into account and provide helpful notes on companion plants and gardening with wildlife. Practical and informative, Growing California Native Plants is a valuable reference for gardeners everywhere in California and an enjoyable book simply to explore.

Native Treasures

Native Treasures
Author: M. Nevin Smith
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2006
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780520244252
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A compilation, 20 years in the making, of the reflections and advice on growing California native plants, by one of the state's most respected horticulturalists.