Perennials For The Southwest

A regional gardening manual highlights more than 150 perennial plants that are perfect for the arid climate conditions of the Southwest, offering practical information on how to design a dry-climate garden and an alphabetical listing of appropriate plants that includes information on drought tolerance, ornamental characteristics, and cultivation requirements.

A guide to selecting trees and shrubs for an arid Southwestern garden profiles more than two hundred climate-appropriate plants, with cultivation and care techniques, pest and disease control tips, and pruning advice.

A guidebook to the Southwest, with sections on its Indians, birds, reptiles, insects, mammals, plants, and geology. Includes suggested tours, and a section on "Places to see and things to visit" gives, along with descriptive information, notes on accommodations and routes.

Dedicated to gardeners from west Texas to the eastern edges of California, the experts at Sunset magazine and Sunset Books have created this comprehensive regional landscaping guide to the splendor and drama of Gardening in the Southwest. Amidst a cultural backdrop, stunning photo galleries showcase signature southwest garden environs. Essential reference information focuses on microclimates, soil attributes, seasonal factors, and native plants. An extensive section is devoted to design elements-shade structures, water features, firepits, and more.

In 'Flowers of the Southwest Deserts' by Natt N. Dodge, readers are taken on a botanical journey through the vibrant and unique flora of the region. Dodge's descriptive and detailed writing style allows readers to visualize the colorful array of desert flowers in vivid detail. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding the various plant species found in the harsh desert environment, making it a valuable resource for both botanists and nature enthusiasts. The inclusion of stunning illustrations further enhances the reader's experience, making this book a visually captivating read. Dodge's work showcases the beauty and resilience of desert plant life, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the Southwestern landscape. Through his writing, Dodge not only educates readers about the diverse plant species in the region but also instills a sense of appreciation for the natural world. 'Flowers of the Southwest Deserts' is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the botanical wonders of the desert.

Line drawings with some color photgraphs; 190 species of flowers arranged by petal color with descriptions and introductory notes.

Offers the most comprehensive guide to landscaping with native plants available.

Renowned Southwest gardening experts Mary Irish and Judith Phillips share their firsthand experiences with gardening in Arizona and New Mexico. The southwestern United States is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and formations in the entire country. Alongside its famed attractions - the Grand Canyon, Rio Grande Gorge, and Havasu Falls among them - the region caters to a vast array of unique plant life, specially adapted to thrive in warm, dry climates as well as at high elevations. In Arizona & New Mexico Getting Started Garden Guide, authors and local gardening legends Mary Irish and Judith Phillips feature region-specific advice on planting, growing, and caring for more than 150 of the best-performing and most desirable plants across Arizona and New Mexico. Flowers and grasses, desert perennials and trees, shrubs and vines . . . this plant-by-plant guide includes useful information for the novice and the experienced gardener alike, paying special attention to low-water-use species that enjoy the specific climates of these two states. From the spectacular blooms of the claret-cup hedgehog to the puffballs of the Baja fairy duster, each plant is featured with full-color photography, detailed planting and care instructions, and recommendations for plants that can peacefully coexist with them. With an intuitive layout, pronunciation guides, a custom icon key for readily accessible plant facts, and color-coded USDA zone maps, Arizona & New Mexico Getting Started Garden Guide is the simplest, most foolproof plant manual for gardening everywhere from Carlsbad to Kingman.

1983 seed catalog.