Xeriscape Plant Guide
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Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781555912536
DOWNLOAD EBOOK100 water-wise plants for gardens and landscapes.
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Xeriscape Color Guide
Author: David Winger
Publisher: Fulcrum Group
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned to be used as a companion to Xeriscape Plant Guide, this book helps gardeners and landscapers design colorful, practical and water-wise environments.
Xeriscape Handbook
Author: Gayle Weinstein
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781555913465
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach to creating a water-wise gardening environment, no matter where one lives. Photos.
Plants for Tropical Landscapes
Author: Fred D. Rauch
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2000-08-01
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780824820343
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCarefully selected plants add color, character, and charm to a wide variety of outdoor settings, providing much enjoyment and increasing the value of your home. Plants for Tropical Landscapes will help you select and group plants to create a successful tropical garden tailored to your needs and tastes. Gardeners and landscapers will find this treasury of more than 500 common plants easy to use and one of the most comprehensive guides available today. Plants are organized by size (ground covers, low shrubs, medium shrubs, small trees) and are fully illustrated with more than 700 color photographs to aid in their identification. The book presents guidelines on plant characteristics, soil and water requirements, and suggested landscape use for each species. In addition, appendices list plants suitable for special uses (xeriscapes, windbreaks, night gardens) and sites (beach gardens, lanai, and houseplants).
Xeriscape Gardening
Author: Connie Lockhart Ellefson
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKXeriscape, or low-water, landscaping will define gardening in the 21st century. Xeriscape has currency in every area of the country experiencing drought or lowered water tables. This guide outlines the principles of low-water landscaping and the practicalities of transforming a landscape. Endorsed by the National Xeriscape Council.
Best Plants for New Mexico Gardens and Landscapes
Author: Baker H. Morrow
Publisher: UNM Press
Published: 2016-04-15
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 0826356370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1995, this invaluable guide to the trees, shrubs, ground covers, and smaller plants that thrive in New Mexico’s many life zones and growing areas is now available in a long-awaited new edition. Landscape architect Baker H. Morrow considers the significant factors that impact planting in New Mexico—including soil conditions, altitude, drought, urban expansion, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation—to provide the tools for successful gardens and landscapes in the state. Added photographs and sketches identify the forms and uses of plants, including many new species that have become widely available in the region since the 1990s. The latest recommendations for specific cities and towns include more photos for ease of reference, and botanical names have also been updated. With ingenuity and efficient water management, Morrow demonstrates how to create landscapes that provide shade, color, oxygen, soil protection, windscreening, and outdoor enjoyment.
Dry-land Gardening
Author: Jennifer Bennett
Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDetails the techniques of xeriscaping, including water conservation strategies and groundcover nuturing, and lists the types of flowers, herbs, and vegetables that are used in dry-land gardening.
Creating the Prairie Xeriscape
Author: Sara Williams
Publisher: Coteau Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 347
ISBN-13: 1550504614
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreate a yard that is pleasing in design and usefulness, yet low in maintenance and not another threat to our fragile environment. Everything you need to know about xeriscaping.
The Water-Saving Garden
Author: Pam Penick
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2016-02-23
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1607747944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, water conservation is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating sustainable gardens that are so beautiful and inviting, it’s hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary xeriscaping guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants (including succulents), rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.
Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens
Author: Scott Ogden
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2011-09-06
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1604691697
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“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.
