Growing and Propagating Showy Native Woody Plants
Author: R. E. Bir
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Published: 1992
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ISBN-13: 9780807843666
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Author: R. E. Bir
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Published: 1992
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ISBN-13: 9780807843666
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Author: William Cullina
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Published: 2021-09-20
Total Pages: 1155
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines, acclaimed horticulturalist and bestselling author William Cullina continues his authoritative three-part series on the native species of North America. This user-friendly guide encourages the concept of ecological gardening by working with strictly native flora, and presents a trove of helpful information with lively, easily accessible prose. This encyclopedic guide to temperate North American woody plants covers nearly one thousand native varieties, arranged alphabetically by genus and species. Writing with enjoyable, easy-to-read language and drawing from a deep wellspring of personal experience, Cullina discusses all of the important details you need to select and cultivate each species, including their taxonomic and genetic data, Latin name pronunciations, optimal geographic ranges, soil needs, light and habitat requirements, information about pruning and diseases, and propagation difficulty ratings. It also notes the value of each species for attracting wildlife and highlights the threat of invasive species. Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines is also beautifully illustrated with over 400 color photographs of each genus, and includes recommendations detailing conditions under which various species thrive. Cullina is also passionate about environmentally-responsible native plant landscaping and gives valuable advice with the larger environment in mind. This book is an indispensable resource for any landscape designer or home gardener's library.
Author: United States. Soil Conservation Service
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Published: 1936
Total Pages: 312
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William Richard Van Dersal
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Published: 1939
Total Pages: 416
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Forest Service
Publisher: Forest Service
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 1240
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Published: 2009
Total Pages: 1240
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Dr. Robin Rose
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 260
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPropagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants, the first publication of its kind, provides propagation information on nearly one hundred and forty native plants. Designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners, this working manual presents the most current and comprehensive information in this emerging field. Drawn from forestry and agricultural journals, as well as gardening and horticultural handbooks and personal sources, the techniques presented here offer invaluable direction to the many who wish to grow native plants. The book is divided into four plant sections: shrubs, trees, forbs, and grasses. In addition to propagation techniques, the species accounts feature physical descriptions and information on habitat and geographic range. Abundant line drawings and an illustrated glossary help to ensure accurate use of this new resource.
Author: Stephen Francis Hamblin
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Published: 1951
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William R. Van Dersal
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Published: 1939
Total Pages: 424
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Larry Mellichamp
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2014-01-28
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 1604693231
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUsing native plants in a garden has many benefits. They attract beneficial wildlife and insects, they allow a gardener to create a garden that reflects the native beauty of the region, and they make a garden more sustainable. Because of all this, they are an increasingly popular plant choice for home and public gardens. Native Plants of the Southeast shows you how to choose the best native plants and how to use them in the garden. This complete guide is an invaluable resource, with plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Comprehensive lists recommend particular plants for difficult situations, as well as plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.