- Real Gardens Grow Natives : Design, Plant, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden (2014, Paperback) ebook TXT, DOC, EPUB
9781594858666 English 1594858667 For many people, the most immediate impact they can have on the environment is right in their own backyard. Imagine: a little slice of wilderness at home that reflects the natural world, where native plants welcome wildlife from bumblebees to thrushes, and where a mini-ecosystem not only provides protection and wildlife corridors, but enhances and beautifies your yard and neighborhood! Many gardeners and conservationists in the Northwest want to create a healthy green space, but lackthe time to read through lengthy books that catalog hundreds of plants. Nor can they afford to hire a landscape designer to tell them which plants to choose. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives covers these issues with clear, concise advice including: *Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest, helping eliminate the guesswork for plant choice and placement * Landscape designs and details for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Advice for easy, ongoing maintenance using organic methods * Enhancements to prevent habitat loss and improve bird and pollinator populations * Ways to incorporate edibles and nonnative ornamentals into your native garden Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives provides the inspiration and instruction needed to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy gardens., For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest's climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty. Gardeners or conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can't afford a landscape designer will find Real Gardens Grow Natives accessible yet comprehensive as it provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain aesthetically-pleasing, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement straightforward * Methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Advice for easy maintenance using organic methods * Propagation and sourcing tips * And much more, How to design a beautiful, wildlife-friendly garden using Northwest native plants, with 100 select plants individually profiled *175 full-color photos and 4 easy-to-use design plans *Low-maintenance and user-friendly advice for sustainable gardening *Proceeds from sales benefit the Xerces Society For many people, the most immediate impact they can have on the environment is right in their own backyard. Imagine: a little slice of wilderness at home that reflects the natural world, where native plants welcome wildlife from bumblebees to thrushes, and where a mini-ecosystem not only provides protection and wildlife corridors, but enhances and beautifies your yard and neighborhood Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives provides the inspiration and instruction needed to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy gardens., Imagine a garden that genuinely belongs in its setting and reflects the natural world, where bumblebees and woodpeckers thrive amid beautiful plants that require less effort to grow. This is a real garden, and Real Gardens Grow Natives shows you how to design such a dynamic, wildlife-friendly space using Northwest native plants. From colorful, sun-loving borders to lush, shady retreats, native plants form a spectacular outdoor setting, while also providing important habitat corridors for birds, butterflies, and other creatures local to your neighborhood. Gardeners and conservationists alike want to create healthy green spaces, but many lack the knowledge or resources, or become overwhelmed by all the choices. Landscape designer and wildlife-habitat specialist Eileen M. Stark provides clear, concise advice for the ecologically minded Northwest gardener, including: Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest-with photos, growing tips, benefits, related species, and more-eliminating the guesswork for plant choice and placement, Landscape design essentials for various-sized yards, plus sample plans, Fundamental planting practices and secrets to healthy soil, Advice for easy maintenance using organic methods, Ways to enhance or restore habitat and improve bird and pollinator populations, Historic plant communities within the region, How to incorporate natives with your edibles and nonnative ornamentals, Quick plant guides for specific garden conditions, Useful resources, from books to nurseries to advocacy groups, 200 full-color photographs of plants and wildlife, And much more!, Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives delivers the inspiration and instruction you need to create a lively, sustainable, and real garden of your own. Proceeds from sales of this book benefit the Xerces Society Book jacket.
9781594858666 English 1594858667 For many people, the most immediate impact they can have on the environment is right in their own backyard. Imagine: a little slice of wilderness at home that reflects the natural world, where native plants welcome wildlife from bumblebees to thrushes, and where a mini-ecosystem not only provides protection and wildlife corridors, but enhances and beautifies your yard and neighborhood! Many gardeners and conservationists in the Northwest want to create a healthy green space, but lackthe time to read through lengthy books that catalog hundreds of plants. Nor can they afford to hire a landscape designer to tell them which plants to choose. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives covers these issues with clear, concise advice including: *Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest, helping eliminate the guesswork for plant choice and placement * Landscape designs and details for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Advice for easy, ongoing maintenance using organic methods * Enhancements to prevent habitat loss and improve bird and pollinator populations * Ways to incorporate edibles and nonnative ornamentals into your native garden Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives provides the inspiration and instruction needed to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy gardens., For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest's climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty. Gardeners or conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can't afford a landscape designer will find Real Gardens Grow Natives accessible yet comprehensive as it provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain aesthetically-pleasing, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement straightforward * Methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Advice for easy maintenance using organic methods * Propagation and sourcing tips * And much more, How to design a beautiful, wildlife-friendly garden using Northwest native plants, with 100 select plants individually profiled *175 full-color photos and 4 easy-to-use design plans *Low-maintenance and user-friendly advice for sustainable gardening *Proceeds from sales benefit the Xerces Society For many people, the most immediate impact they can have on the environment is right in their own backyard. Imagine: a little slice of wilderness at home that reflects the natural world, where native plants welcome wildlife from bumblebees to thrushes, and where a mini-ecosystem not only provides protection and wildlife corridors, but enhances and beautifies your yard and neighborhood Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives provides the inspiration and instruction needed to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy gardens., Imagine a garden that genuinely belongs in its setting and reflects the natural world, where bumblebees and woodpeckers thrive amid beautiful plants that require less effort to grow. This is a real garden, and Real Gardens Grow Natives shows you how to design such a dynamic, wildlife-friendly space using Northwest native plants. From colorful, sun-loving borders to lush, shady retreats, native plants form a spectacular outdoor setting, while also providing important habitat corridors for birds, butterflies, and other creatures local to your neighborhood. Gardeners and conservationists alike want to create healthy green spaces, but many lack the knowledge or resources, or become overwhelmed by all the choices. Landscape designer and wildlife-habitat specialist Eileen M. Stark provides clear, concise advice for the ecologically minded Northwest gardener, including: Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest-with photos, growing tips, benefits, related species, and more-eliminating the guesswork for plant choice and placement, Landscape design essentials for various-sized yards, plus sample plans, Fundamental planting practices and secrets to healthy soil, Advice for easy maintenance using organic methods, Ways to enhance or restore habitat and improve bird and pollinator populations, Historic plant communities within the region, How to incorporate natives with your edibles and nonnative ornamentals, Quick plant guides for specific garden conditions, Useful resources, from books to nurseries to advocacy groups, 200 full-color photographs of plants and wildlife, And much more!, Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives delivers the inspiration and instruction you need to create a lively, sustainable, and real garden of your own. Proceeds from sales of this book benefit the Xerces Society Book jacket.