Landscaping on the New Frontier

Landscaping on the New Frontier
Author: Susan E. Meyer
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 611
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1457181045

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 the West. 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.

Natural Landscaping

Natural Landscaping
Author: John Diekelmann
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2002
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780299173241

In response to demand from landscape architects and home gardeners, Natural Landscaping returns to print in an updated and expanded second edition. It is unique in its focus on plant communities; it approaches landscape design as the establishment of natural ecosystems, rather than mere planting of specimens. Emphasizing the natural landscapes of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, this book o reviews landscaping principles and techniques o introduces native plant species for grasslands, forests, edge areas, and small wetlands o illustrates how to evaluate a site and plan for visual effect and maintenance o presents the issues involved in restoring bogs, ponds, and other wetlands o offers practical advice on reducing chemical use while still combating invasive plants o addresses social, legal, design, and planting problems often encountered on residential sites o discusses natural landscaping for public parklands, civic buildings, school grounds, and corporate properties

Back to Eden

Back to Eden
Author: Frank W. Porter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2013
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781939710000

Now is the time to save our natural plant heritage-before it's too late. In Back to Eden, Frank Porter rediscovers the plants that once covered our landscapes and teaches us the secrets of how to propagate and grow these botanical treasures. This book is for beginners, as well as the experienced. Here you'll: Learn how to establish a native plant garden. Read about the silent garden invaders. Discover how to make a rain garden. Grow your garden without fertilizer. Understand the important of using native grasses and plants. The information in this book applies to states extending from Maine to Florida and east of the Mississippi River. Many species are common throughout this vast area. Others are restricted to particular geographic regions. You will discover new plants to incorporate into your garden. Book jacket.

Western Home Landscaping, Second Edition

Western Home Landscaping, Second Edition
Author: Roger Holmes
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-01-14
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781580115940

An updated edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning bestseller on landscaping western-style, Western Home Landscaping, Second Edition, features inspiring ideas to make your home landscape more attractive and functional. Featuring 42 landscape designs created by professionals from the region and more than 300 plants that thrive in the west. Also included are step-by-step instructions for projects, such as outdoor structures, fencing, paths, patios, ponds, and arbors. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on topics such as drought-resistant plants and native plants, and the impact of climate change.

Landscaping

Landscaping
Author: Teddy Geis
Publisher: Self Creative
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2020-10-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781801154987

Do you want to improve the appearance of your garden and turn it into the garden of your dreams without having to spend a fortune? Do you want a garden that reflects your personality where you could spend wonderful moments with the people you love? A well-designed landscape increases the value of your home, and transforms any patch of green into a place to relax and entertain friends and relatives. It's not difficult to grow great plants if you keep a few things in mind and avoid some common planting mistakes. In this collection, let's go through the dos and don'ts of planting. Check out some things you'll find inside: How to design a wonderful garden Dozens of ideas and practical information that you can use for your design projects Fruit and vegetable trees that you can plant and enjoy with your family Lists of tools and materials for your project Hardscape How to create a drainage system for your landscape Instructions for making walks, Patios and Walls Japanese garden and much more The most important thing to always remember when planting above all else, is to plant 'the right plant in the right place'. Planting the wrong plant in the wrong place will come back to haunt you every time. Spend a lot of time in nurseries discovering the various kinds of plants and trees that will grow successfully in your area. Designing your own landscape, can be both exciting and challenging: in this way the exterior of your home increases its value, but you don't necessarily have to be a gardening professional or an architect because this book will guide you step by step in all your projects. Take all the time to gather the information you will need to make your decisions on the elements you wish to include in your landscape design.

Cutting Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West

Cutting Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West
Author: Marcia Tatroe
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2007
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781555663872

A guide to gardening in the Intermountain West, which includes parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Landscaping with Tropical Plants

Landscaping with Tropical Plants
Author: Monica Moran Brandies
Publisher: Sunset
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Design ideas; creative garden plans; cold-climate solutions.