Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts

Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts
Author: Janice Emily Bowers
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1993
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781877856341

A guide to the shrubs and trees of this region. Arranged by blossom color with informative drawings.

California Plant Families

California Plant Families
Author: Glenn Keator
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2009-06-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520259246

This volume enables readers to identify California's native and naturalized plants by learning to recognize plant families. The heart of the book contains user-friendly keys and descriptions of seventy major families prominent in California's natural environment.

Trees and Shrubs of California

Trees and Shrubs of California
Author: John David Stuart
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2001
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780520221093

"Finally a guide to the woody plants of wildland California! The easy-to-follow vegetative keys, revealing drawings, crisp color photos, and handy range maps combine to make this a beautiful, reader-friendly resource to the novice and the expert alike. Each species has a page of text, including notes on habitat, morphology, and economic importance."--Michael Barbour, editor of California's Changing Landscapes "I love this book. It is warmly welcome as a guide for California's avid public, a public that includes natural history lovers, conservationists, consultants, agencies, and public and private land managers. It is useful, useable, packed with accurate information, and cannot help but assist us in the difficult job of preserving our natural heritage."--Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society

Trees and Shrubs of California

Trees and Shrubs of California
Author: John D. Stuart
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2001-06-11
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780520221109

This accessible field guide identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrubs in text complemented by more than 200 line drawings, 300 range maps, and 40 color photos.

Landscape Restoration Handbook, Second Edition

Landscape Restoration Handbook, Second Edition
Author: Donald Harker
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 902
Release: 1999-02-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781420048667

Five years after the first edition of Landscape Restoration Handbook was published, its natural landscaping and ecological restoration techniques have become standard-and successful-practice throughout the nation. Now, the Landscape Restoration Handbook: Second Edition substantially widens the scope of the original work. Approximately 250 pages larger than the first edition, new and expanded chapters offer guidance on: Development of natural landscaping and ecological restoration programs Education, regional planning, and increased biological diversity Ecological communities species listings Scientific and common plant names associated with ecological communities Nurseries that propagate and sell native plants throughout the United States Naturalization has proven to be a "win-win" situation all around. Monetary costs that landowners are saving on maintenance and chemicals also translates to environmental benefits for the greater community. Landscape and golf course architects, urban planners, horticulturists, golf course superintendents and consultants have already put the Landscape Restoration Handbook to the test. Let the Second Edition bring you up-to-date on the numerous benefits of naturalization.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: Southern California Paleontological Society
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1977
Genre: Paleontology
ISBN:

California Friendly

California Friendly
Author: Douglas Kent
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692800263

California Friendly® is California's future. Water reliability is dependent on using water wisely. We need to create sustainable gardens that rely on less water. This maintenance guide will help you support California's future:*Uncover the secrets of efficient irrigation.*Explore the techniques for irrigating with recycled water.*Get the maintenance tips for hundreds of California Friendly® plants.*Discover the methods and means of managing weed and pest infestations.*Learn how to maintain rainwater capture opportunities.This book has been written for every landscaper, gardener and land manager in Southern California. It has been produced by the very first collaboration between three Southern California organizations, LADWP, MWD and SoCalGas. Grab a copy--they are free--use the information in your garden and help us create a beautiful, thriving and sustainable future.