Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation
by Donald J. Leopold
from Timber Press, Incorporated
If you've always wanted to garden with native plants, this book is for you. With entries for nearly 700 species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the U.S. and eastern Canada, its comprehensive horticultural coverage is unsurpassed by any other single volume. The natural ranges of many of the plants discussed extend beyond the Northeast; the information on horticultural uses applies to any garden. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. An appendix recommends particular plants for difficult situations, as well as attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Illustrated throughout with color photographs.
No other single volume on native plants has such comprehensive horticultural coverage. Nearly seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the United States and all of eastern Canada are included. Of course, the natural ranges of many of the plants extend beyond this area, and the book is an essential resource for everyone interested in gardening with native plants of all kinds, as well as those who need the information provided here for habitat restoration and enhancement of biodiversity for the sake of conservation. Natural plant communities of eastern North America are described, providing a foundation for the choice of plants for different areas and climates---or a variety of sites in the garden---as well as for restoration of native plant habitats. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, the encyclopedic portion of the book includes practical advice on cultivation and propagation in addition to descriptions, ranges, and information on hardiness. An appendix recommends particular plants for difficult situations and for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Written from the unique perspective of an author who has professional credentials in horticulture, botany, forestry, and ecology as well as hands-on practical experience, this book is the most trustworthy single source for all who wish to cultivate native plants.
Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia
by Carla Albright
from Taylor Trade Publishing
Although the climate of the Pacific Northwest can best be described as temperate, providing for a lengthy growing season, gardeners face the challenge of working in an environment that is dominated by salt, wind, and sand. Carla Albright discusses how to overcome these challenges and makes suggestions for garden styles and plants appropriate to the region.
An Ecology of Enchantment: A Year in the Life of a Garden
by Des Kennedy
from Greystone Books
Creating the Prairie Xeriscape: Low-maintenance, Water-efficient Gardening
by Sara Williams
from Lone Pine Publishing
The Prairie Gardener's Book of Bugs: A Guide to Living with Common Garden Insects
by Ruth Staal
from Fifth House Books
With skill, insight, and humour, authors Ruth Staal and Nora Bryan encourage gardeners to stop worrying about bugs, and instead be delighted by them and learn more about their fascinating ways.
Garden City: Vancouver
by Dannie Mcarthur
from Raincoast Books
This is a gardener's dream guide to Vancouver's green life, with the dirt on compost, the slime on slugs, advice on arbors, and much more useful information. Series...Dog City, Food City, & Garden City
Native Plants in the Coastal Garden: A Guide for Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest
by April Pettinger
from Timber Press, Incorporated
This new edition of a regional classic has been completely revised, updated, and expanded to include many more facets of the joys and challenges of gardening in the maritime Pacific Northwest. Included are new plant discoveries and information on container gardening, design trends, community education and stewardship, and shoreline habitats. The authors offer comprehensive details for using native plants to transform any garden into a low-maintenance, water-wise paradise that utilizes the beauty of native plants and creates habitats for wildlife.
This new edition of a regional classic has been completely revised, updated, and expanded to include many more facets of gardening in the maritime Pacific Northwest. The authors offer comprehensive details for using native plants to transform any garden into a low-maintenance, water-wise paradise that utilizes the beauty of native plants and creates habitats for wildlife.
Best Trees and Shrubs For The Prairies
by Hugh Skinner
from Fifth House Books
With detailed information on over four hundred species and cultivars of trees and shrubs for our climate, Best Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies includes tried-and-true favourites and many little-known or new and exciting trees and shrubs that have proven their worth on the prairies and plains.
Best Garden Plants for British Columbia
by Marianne Binetti
from Lone Pine Pub
This handy guide is ideal for your next trip to the garden centre or nursery; small enough to carry but packed with the best plant varieties available for your garden. You'll find recommendations for annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, roses, bulbs, and herbs, and ornamental grasses. This book combines beautiful photography with comprehensive information on selecting and caring for plants. Each account provides information on habitat, height and spread information on soil, light and water, tips on how to best to use the plant in your garden recommended species for the various regions of British Columbia.
Plants of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland (Raincost Pocket Guides)
by Collin Varner
from Raincoast Books
British Columbia's Lower Mainland is home to a dazzling variety of plants, from giant cedars to delicate starflowers, from Labrador tea to insect-eating sundews. These plants and many more are featured in this handy guide ideal for walkers, hikers, kayakers, and anyone interested in the lush parks and forests of the area. Included are detailed fact sheets describing habitat, history, and use of every species; foldout maps; and a wealth of color photos.
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