Shrubs And Trees Of The Southwest Uplands
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Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Uplands
Author | : Francis Hapgood Elmore |
Publsiher | : Western National Parks Association |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 091140841X |
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A guide to the identification of shrubs and trees in this region. 168 species are described using text and detailed drawings.
Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts
Author | : Janice Emily Bowers |
Publsiher | : Western National Parks Association |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1877856347 |
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A guide to the shrubs and trees of this region. Arranged by blossom color with informative drawings.
Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest
Author | : George Oxford Miller |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1616731990 |
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As the world heats up and we become more and more conscious of our place in the natural scheme, the appeal of the native plants of the Southwest becomes ever more compelling for gardeners. In addition to providing year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance, landscaping with native plants contributes to the repair of the natural ecosystem and brings us closer to our environment—and the array of native plant material available to the Southwestern gardener is diverse and spectacular, providing seemingly endless opportunities for creative and attractive landscapes. In Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest, George Oxford Miller provides the definitive guide to choosing the best of the best among the native plants of Arizona and New Mexico. Covering wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers, and cacti, this comprehensive, richly illustrated book selects the species whose ornamental qualities, growth habit, adaptability, maintenance needs, and beauty add up to the highest landscape value. The illustrations, maps, and charts provide guidelines for species selection and planting, ongoing maintenance, landscape design, and water and energy conservation. In-depth plant profiles describe the habitat requirements for more than 350 native plant species, subspecies, and varieties, with lush photographs illustrating how each plant looks and responds to landscape conditions. As the interest in native-plant landscaping and xeriscaping continues to grow, this book will find a place on the shelf of every gardener and landscaper in the region—or of anybody interested in recreating the beauty of the Southwest in a hot, dry corner of the yard.
Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas 2nd Edition
Author | : George Oxford Miller |
Publsiher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2013-02-25 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9781610588461 |
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In this comprehensive, richly illustrated guide, author George Oxford Miller provides the "how-to," "when-to," and "what-to" for gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners throughout Texas. Have you ever planted a beautiful—and expensive—shrub in your yard and watched it slowly die because it was in the wrong location? Insufficient sunlight, too much water, improper soil, or too hot an exposure can turn the nursery-perfect specimen into an eyesore. This all-in-one DIY guide helps you beautify your yard using low-maintenance native plants specifically adapted to your local growing conditions. Whether as foundation hedges, mass plantings, or accent shrubs, Texas’ vast offering of native species can bring year-round beauty to any lawn space. Covering wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, cacti, and groundcovers, this book selects the species that combine ornamental qualities, growth habit, adaptability, and year-round beauty for the highest landscape value. Chapters include photos, maps, charts, and design samples to provide guidelines for species selection and planting, ongoing maintenance, landscape design, and water and energy conservation. Plant descriptions provide detailed habitat requirements for hundreds of native plants, and photos illustrate how each plant looks in the landscape. In Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas, new and experienced gardeners alike will find the facts and advice needed to choose the plants best adapted for their particular landscape. The ornamental beauty of Texas’ native species and the economic advantages of using plants adapted to the local climate demonstrate that the best for our landscapes often comes from our own backyards. And perhaps most importantly, using native plants encourages the repair and preservation of natural plant communities and the wildlife they shelter.
Flowers and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert
Author | : Janice Emily Bowers |
Publsiher | : Western National Parks Association |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1877856797 |
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Field guide to over 120 common flowering plants of the Mojave. Includes plants found at Death Valley National Park Joshua Tree National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Color photo portfolio. Includes index.
Plants of Arizona
Author | : Anne Orth Epple |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 513 |
Release | : 2021-10-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781493057948 |
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An authoritative survey of the most common and noteworthy plants found throughout Arizona, this guide covers more than 900 species. Color photos illustrate each plant, with relevant botanical information covered in each plant entry. Fully updated and revised, this guide reflects current, accurate information, naming conventions, and botanical knowledge.
Plants of Arizona
Author | : Anne Epple,Dr. John F. Wiens |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 499 |
Release | : 2012-02-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780762776375 |
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The only complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Arizona, featuring more than 900 full-color photographs and detailed descriptions of each plant.
Trees of the American Southwest
Author | : George A. Petrides |
Publsiher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0811731650 |
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Trees of the U.S. are easy-to-use regional field guides for backpacking, camping , and other outdoor activities For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., a user-friendly series of field guides. Ingeniously organized to allow for easy reference, each book in the series offers complete coverage of a given region of the United States and includes detailed and accurate illustrations of each species. Best of all, these guides are compact and lightweight, making them easy to throw in a pack and take along on a hike or camping trip.