Author : Wendy Mee
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 13,46 MB
Release : 2003-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Provides descriptions of Intermountain West native plants for use in urban landscapes.
Author :
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781555912536
100 water-wise plants for gardens and landscapes.
Author : Susan E. Meyer
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 45,66 MB
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0874217105
A practical volume for the home or business owner on landscaping with native, drought-tolerant plants in the Rocky Mountain West. Filled with color illustrations, photos, and design sketches, over 100 native species are described, while practical tips on landscape design, water-wise irrigation, and keeping down the weeds are provided. In this book you will learn how to use natural landscapes to inspire your own designed landscape around your business or home and yard. Included are design principles, practical ideas, and strong examples of what some homeowners have already done to convert traditional "bluegrass" landscapes into ones that are more expressive of theWest. Landscaping on the new Frontier also offers an approach to irrigation that minimizes the use of supplemental water yet ensures the survival of plants during unusually dry periods. You will learn how to combine ecological principles with design principles to create beautiful home landscapes that require only minimal resources to maintain.
Author : Sue Reed
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 48,76 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1771422750
What can we do, right now, in our own landscapes, to help solve climate change? Predictions about future effects of climate change range from mild to dire - but we're already seeing warmer winters, hotter summers, and more extreme storms. Proposed solutions often seem expensive and complex, and can leave us as individuals at a loss, wondering what, if anything, can be done. Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt offer a rallying cry in response - instead of wringing our hands, let's roll up our sleeves. Based on decades of experience, this book is packed with simple, practical steps anyone can take to beautify any landscape or garden, while helping protect the planet and the species that call it home. Topics include: Working actively to shrink our carbon footprint through mindful landscaping and gardening Creating cleaner air and water Increasing physical comfort during hotter seasons Supporting birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife. This book is the ideal tool for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals who want to be part of the solution to climate change. AWARDS GOLD | 2018 Nautilus Book Awards: Ecology & Environment
Author : Laura Allen
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1603429204
Save the earth’s most precious resource while also saving yourself money. Laura Allen provides expert strategies for using water smartly and efficiently while fulfilling all of your home and garden needs. Learn how to create a water-wise landscape, reuse greywater, harvest rainwater, and even set up a waterless composting toilet. Offering proven techniques in clear and accessible language, The Water-Wise Home makes it easy to help the environment and lower your household operating costs through conserving water.
Author : Jennifer Jewell
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 29,47 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 160469999X
“Atkinson and Jewell invite each of us to reimagine one’s connection to the land while cultivating nature close to home. A must-read for anyone searching for inspired solutions for designing or refining a garden.” —Emily Murphy, founder of Pass the Pistil From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs—all embracing and celebrating the very soul of the land on which they grow. For the gardeners featured here, nature is the ultimate inspiration rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the strong connection each garden has with its place. Packed with Atkinson’s stunning photographs and illuminated by Jewell’s deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit, Under Western Skies offers page after page of encouraging ingenuity and inventive design for passionate gardeners who call the West home.
Author : Gayle Weinstein
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781555913465
An easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach to creating a water-wise gardening environment, no matter where one lives. Photos.
Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 29,73 MB
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607747944
A 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.
Author : David Winger
Publisher : Fulcrum Group
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Designed to be used as a companion to Xeriscape Plant Guide, this book helps gardeners and landscapers design colorful, practical and water-wise environments.
Author : Nan Sterman
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604694572
“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.
