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Author : Nancy Bauer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780520267817
Explains how to transform backyard gardens into living ecosystems that are not only enjoyable retreats for humans, but also sanctuaries for wildlife.
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Author : Judith Larner Lowry
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520933873
Judith Lowry's voice and experiences make a rich matrix for essays that include discussions of wildflower gardening, the ecology of native grasses, wildland seed-collecting, principles of natural design, and plant/animal interactions. This lyrical and articulate mix of the practical and the poetic combines personal story, wildland ecology, restoration gardening practices, and native plant horticulture.
Author : Susan Gottlieb,Mallory Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692783393
Author : Nancy Bauer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520953505
This attractive, practical guide explains how to transform backyard gardens into living ecosystems that are not only enjoyable retreats for humans, but also thriving sanctuaries for wildlife. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, this book provides easy-to-follow recommendations for providing food, cover, and water for birds, bees, butterflies, and other small animals. Emphasizing individual creativity over conventional design, Bauer asks us to consider the intricate relationships between plants and wildlife and our changing role as steward, rather than manipulator, of these relationships. In an engaging narrative that endorses simple and inexpensive methods of wildlife habitat gardening, Nancy Bauer discusses practices such as recycling plant waste on site, using permeable pathways, growing regionally appropriate plants, and avoiding chemical fertilizers and insecticides. She suggests ways of attracting pollinators through planting choices and offers ideas for building water sources and shelters for wildlife. A plant resource guide, tips for propagating plants, seasonal plants for hummingbirds, and host plants for butterflies round out The California Wildlife Habitat Garden, making it an indispensable primer for those about to embark on creating their own biologically diverse, environmentally friendly garden.
Author : Eileen M Stark
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594858673
CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives 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 to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. 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. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881926329
Now in paperback, this classic by an expert gardener and photographer shows how to create a beautiful garden using native plants.
Author : Barbara Eisenstein
Publisher : Heyday Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1597143634
Wild Suburbia guides us through the process of transforming a traditional, high water-use yard into a peaceful habitat garden abounding with native plants. Author Barbara Eisenstein emphasizes that gardening is a rewarding activity rather than a finished product, from removing lawns and getting in touch with a yard's climate to choosing plants and helping them thrive. Supplementing her advice with personal stories from her decades of experience working with native plants, Eisenstein illuminates the joys of tending a native garden--and assures us that any challenges, from managing pests to disapproving neighbors, should never sap the enjoyment out of a pleasurable and fulfilling hobby. For plant lovers curious about their own ecosystems, Wild Suburbia offers a style of gardening that nurtures biodiversity, deepens connection to place, and encourages new and seasoned gardeners alike to experiment and have fun.
Author : Helen Popper
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520265349
“For anyone interested in gardening, this book is a delightful read. For anyone interested in gardening with California native plants, this book is a must-read. Helen Popper clearly lays out the tasks required to ensure maximum success with growing, propagating, and maintaining a garden in rhythm with the seasons. This book will definitely be included in my reference library." --Scott Soden, Artscapes Landscape Design “Helen Popper has created a lovely resource for both experienced and novice native plant gardeners. The gorgeous photographs will inspire readers to see the natural beauty of natives and challenge us to use them in many garden traditions, from a cottage garden to a Japanese garden.” --Leslie Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Studies Institute, Santa Clara University
Author : James Barilla
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300184013
DIVThe captivating story of an urban family who welcomes wildlife into their backyard and discovers the ups and downs of sharing habitat/div
Author : Carol Bornstein,David Fross,Bart O'Brien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121934140
"California Native Plants for the Garden" is a comprehensive resource that features more than 500 of the best California native plants for gardening in the Mediterranean-climate areas of the world. Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturalists and illustrated with 450 color photos, this reference book also includes chapters on landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Detailed lists of recommended native plants for a variety of situations are also provided.
Author : Russell Link
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780295807027
Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable. A wealth of information is provided on: --Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics --Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property --Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds --How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways --Feeders and nest boxes --Ponds and birdbaths --Potential problems --Wildlife viewing tips --Extensive plant lists
Author : Rick Darke,Douglas W. Tallamy
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604694086
Many gardeners today want a home landscape that nourishes and fosters wildlife. But they also want beauty, a space for the kids to play, privacy, and maybe even a vegetable patch. Sure, it’s a tall order, but The Living Landscape shows how to do it. By combining the insights of two outstanding authors, it offers a model that anyone can follow. Inspired by its examples, you’ll learn the strategies for making and maintaining a diverse, layered landscape—one that offers beauty on many levels, provides outdoor rooms and turf areas for children and pets, incorporates fragrance and edible plants, and provides cover, shelter, and sustenance for wildlife. Richly illustrated with superb photographs and informed by both a keen eye for design and an understanding of how healthy ecologies work, The Living Landscape will enable you to create a garden that is full of life and that fulfills both human needs and the needs of wildlife communities.
Author : Glenn Keator,Alrie Middlebrook
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0520239784
"An excellent how-to book on California native plant landscaping . . . with plans, photographs, and plant lists which are sure to fire the imagination of any gardener."--Arvind Kumar, California Native Plant Society
Author : Mark Francis,Andreas Reimann
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520217640
The beauty, resources, and natural processes of the California landscape are brought to the home garden in this fine testament to ecological gardening, culture, and design. 117 illustrations, 30 in color. 4 site plans. 6 tables.