Key To The Native Perennial Grasses

Gardening with Native Grasses in Cold Climates, is written for inexperienced as well as seasoned gardeners, landscape designers, garden center employees, and anyone interested in native grasses that grow well in cold climates. New information on the benefits of native grasses including their importance as host plants for native Lepidoptera is included. Combinations of specific grasses used by larvae and perennials that the adult butterflies feed on is new and timely information.

An easy-to-use tool for identifying some of the most common native grasses in temperate Australia.

Native Seeds is a premier seed producing company that specializes in high quality seed of key species of Australian native grasses that have a wide range of applications. Founded on rigorous science and in collaboration with universities and organizations around Australia, Native Seeds is able to advise, support and supply seed to those interested in using native grasses for revegetation. pasture, lawns or landscaping applications. This book should assist those wanting to identify and use native grasses as it contains information about successfully growing native grasses that is not generally available elsewhere.

The grass family (Gramineae or Poaceae) is one of the largest families of flowering plants and one that is well represented in Ontario. This guide provides an account of the genera, species, and infraspecific taxa of native or introduced plants. Identification keys are provided to the genera, to the species within each genus, and to the main infraspecific taxa. Generic descriptions are provided, reflecting the characteristics common to the species occurring in Ontario and not necessarily applying to the genera as a whole. Formal descriptions of the species are not included, but outstanding diagnostic characteristics, particularly those noticeable in the field, are given. Photographs of individual florets or grains are provided for almost all the species.

CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods