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Plants For Dry Climates: How To Select, Grow, And Enjoy, Revised Edition
Mary Rose Duffield,Warren D. Jones
Packed with full-color photos, easy-to-read charts and information, this reference and how-to book is for anyone interested in dry-climate plants from California to Texas.
Plants for Dry Climates offers complete descriptions of more than 300 species, including a variety of low-maintenance and drought-resistant plants. Over 430 color photographs and useful plant charts help you choose your annuals, perennial color, ground cover and trees.
You will also learn how to modify the microclimate in your garden or landscape. Reduce glare and control wind and air flow to create the perfect atmosphere for your landscape plants. Combined with the detailed information on growth characteristics, uses and specific soil, sun, water, temperature and maintenance needs, you'll have all you need to successfully grow plants in dry climates.
Paperback: 216 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.48 x 10.88 x 8.55
Publisher: Fisher Books; Revised edition (September 1, 2001)
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The Subtropical Garden
Jacquelyn Walker,Gil Hanly,Jacqueline Walker
A tempting selection of palms, bamboos, shrubs, foliage plants, perennials, orchids, and ferns suitable for gardeners in USDA zones 9 and 10--or... [read more]
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