Canada

Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation

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.

Native Trees for North American Landscapes

Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, they often require less maintenance and won't escape to invade a balanced ecosystem. The authors' extensive horticultural knowledge is distilled in this comprehensive cross section of trees native to North America, from the Atlantic to the Rockies and from northern Canada to the Gulf Coast. The main section of the book is divided into tree profiles, each describing flowers and fruit, native and adaptive range, culture, and problems. The authors also list the best seasonal features---whether a tree has striking bark in winter, for example, or bright fruit in fall. In all, more than 650 species and varieties, and more than 500 cultivars, are discussed.

Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, they often require less maintenance and won't escape to invade a balanced ecosystem. The authors' extensive horticultural knowledge is distilled in this comprehensive cross section of trees native to North America, from the Atlantic to the Rockies and from northern Canada to the Gulf Coast.

Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia

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.

Northwest Top 10 Garden Guide (Top 10 Garden Guides)

Take the guesswork out cultivating a gorgeous Northwest garden with this friendly, informative guide.Organized into easily accessible chapters ranging from Top 10 Perennials to Top 10 Edibles-with Top 10 guides for annuals, shrubs, bulbs, roses, and more in between-it offers novice and seasoned gardeners alike a comprehensive guide to planning and maintaining a thriving garden in the Northwest. Includes an introduction by Sunset magazine's NW Bureau Chief Steve Lorton plus contributions from well-known Northwest celebrity gardeners.

Shrubs of Ontario (Life Sciences Miscellaneous Publication)

The Blooming Great Gardening Book

Practical plant lists, inspiring insights, intelligent design tips, and plenty of down-to-earth advice on how to make your garden colorful, fragrant simply lovely all year round. The Blooming Great Gardening Book contains all this and more. It is an invitation to embark on an adventure with nature that starts right in your own backyard.

Gardening columnist Steve Whysall offers a comprehensive and accessible guide for all seasons. You'll find in-depth sections on roses, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs, vines, annuals, evergreens and much more. The Blooming Great Gardening Book is designed to be an entertaining and eclectic package. Open the book to any page and you'll find a wealth of information in absorbing gardening topics, everything from water gardens and patio plants to lawn care and winter containers.

Steve understands how intimidating a trip to the garden center can be for many gardeners and how important it is to have a little friendly advice when it comes to making planting decisions. With The Blooming Great Gardening Book, you have a congenial companion to make your year in your garden uplifting, rewarding…and blooming fun!

Best Garden Plants for Alberta

A great new gardening book for Alberta! This handy guide is packed with the best plant varieties youíll want for your garden: annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, vines, roses, bulbs, ornamental grasses and herbs.Small enough to take to the garden centre or nursery, yet filled with beautiful photos, it contains all the gardening information you need to decide which plants to select and how to care for them. Includes information on habitat, height and spread; plant features and flower colors; information on soil, light and water; and tips on best use of the plant in your garden.

An Ecology of Enchantment: A Year in the Life of a Garden

Native Plants in the Coastal Garden: A Guide for Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest

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.

Lawns for Canada: Natural And Organic

Awareness of the negative effects of chemical pesticides on our environment and our health has never been higher. In response, many Canadian municipalities have enacted or are considering bylaws that ban the cosmetic use of pesticides. In light of the growing public awareness of this issue, garden writer and turf expert Don Williamson has written a timely new book that provides comprehensive knowledge and information on how to grow and maintain a chemical-free lawn for Canadian conditions. Filled with photos and illustrations, the topics covered include: how to prepare the soil for seeding or sodding, how to check your soil for proper drainage and how to deal with problem areas, how to establish a proper grade for your lawn, planting strategies for seeding and sodding, the best turfgrass species and cultivars, lawn plants other than grass, instructions for proper mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing and aerating, identifying lawn problems, troubleshooting and strategies for repair, a yearly calendar you can use for maintaining your lawn, a review of equipment for use in lawn installation and maintenance.