Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens

Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens
Author: Scott Ogden
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604691697

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“I can't imagine a designer or avid gardener who wouldn't want this on their bookshelf.” —Garden Design Online Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens. Plant entries provide the common and botanical name, the regions where the plant is best adapted, growth and care information, and notes on pests and disease. This practical and inspiring guide includes a variety of plants, from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs, all selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. Companion plants, creative design ideas, and full color photography make this guide a must-have resource for any sustainable gardener.

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

Texas Getting Started Garden Guide

Texas Getting Started Garden Guide
Author: Dale Groom
Publisher:
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2013-08-11
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1591865522

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Full-color plant photos and complete step-by-step growing instructions for the native plants of Texas.

Landscaping 1-2-3

Landscaping 1-2-3
Author: Jo Kellum
Publisher: Home Depot Books
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2001-03
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780696211607

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Provides advice for designing landscaping and choosing plants for the temperatures, amount of sun, and shade available; explains how to prepare the soil; and includes sections on trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines.

Hot Color, Dry Garden

Hot Color, Dry Garden
Author: Nan Sterman
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-04-26
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604694572

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“Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.” —San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.

Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota - 2nd Edition

Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota - 2nd Edition
Author:
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2011-03-28
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0760341184

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This new and updated edition of Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design. The plant profiles section includes comprehensive descriptions of approximately 150 flowers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, grasses, and ferns that grew in Minnesota before European settlement, as well as complete information on planting, maintenance, and landscape uses for each plant. The book also includes complete information on how to garden successfully in Minnesota’s harsh climate and how to install and maintain an attractive, low-maintenance home landscape suitable for any lifestyle.