Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest
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AlbakiReads Editorial A regional reference for building gardens with Pacific Northwest native plants
A regional reference for building gardens with Pacific Northwest native plants
Focused on the plant communities of the Pacific Northwest, this third edition catalogs nearly 1,000 native trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and grasses suited to varied conditions from Canada through California and east to the Rockies. Plant entries are supported by color photographs and habitat icons, while common and scientific-name indexes help with identification and planning. Alongside practical selection ideas—from woodland trilliums to rock-garden lewisias—the book adds chapters on garden ecology and garden science. A glossary and directory of regional botanical gardens and native plant societies extend its usefulness as a long-term gardening reference.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Pacific Northwest gardeners planning with native species
- Home gardeners seeking plants for particular habitats or terrain
- Gardeners interested in supporting birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife
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Book Overview The Pacific Northwest abounds with native plants that bring beauty to the home garden while offering food and shelter to birds, bees, but...
The Pacific Northwest abounds with native plants that bring beauty to the home garden while offering food and shelter to birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Elegant trilliums thrive in woodland settings. Showy lewisias stand out in the rock garden. Hazel and huckleberry number among the delights of early spring, while serviceberry and creek dogwood provide a riot of fall color. Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest is the essential resource for learning how to best use this stunning array.
Close to 1,000 choices of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and grasses for diverse terrain and conditions, from Canada to California, and east to the Rockies
948 color photographs, with useful habitat icons
Fully updated nomenclature, with an index of subjects and an index of plant names (common and scientific)
New to this edition: chapters on garden ecology and garden science
Appendix of Pacific Northwest botanical gardens and native plant societies
Glossary of botanical, horticultural, and gardening terms
With enthusiasm, easy wit, and expert knowledge, renowned botanist Art Kruckeberg and horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott show Northwest gardeners, from novice to expert, how to imagine and realize their perfect sustainable landscape.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 374 | Language: English | Publisher: UNIV OF WASHINGTON PR | ISBN: 0295744154
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