| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 239 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-237) and index. |
| Summary |
A practical volume for the home or business owner on landscaping with native, drought-tolerant plants in the Rocky Mountain West. Filled with color illustrations, photos, and design sketches, over 100 native species are described, while practical tips on landscape design, water-wise irrigation, and keeping down the weeds are provided. In this book you will learn how to use natural landscapes to inspire your own designed landscape around your business or home and yard. Included are design principles, practical ideas, and strong examples of what some homeowners have already done to convert tradit. |
| Contents |
Cover13; -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter One -- Native Landscapes of the Intermountain West -- Chapter Two -- How to Design Native Landscapes -- Chapter Three -- How to Water Native Landscapes -- Chapter Four -- How to Install Native Landscapes -- Chapter Five -- How to Care for Native Landscapes -- Chapter Six -- Native Landscape Pioneers Tell Their Stories -- Chapter Seven -- The Plant Palette -- Appendix: Resources for Further Information -- About the Authors -- Supporters. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Native plant gardening -- Great Basin.
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Natural landscaping -- Great Basin.
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Landscape irrigation -- Great Basin.
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Agriculture.
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GARDENING -- Flowers -- General.
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NATURE -- Plants -- General.
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Landscape irrigation. (OCoLC)fst00991938
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Native plant gardening. (OCoLC)fst01033928
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Natural landscaping. (OCoLC)fst01034364
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United States -- Great Basin.
(OCoLC)fst01240539
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Meyer, Susan E. Landscaping on the new frontier. Logan, Utah : Utah State University Press, 2009 9780874217094 (DLC) 2008051557 (OCoLC)291453870 |
| ISBN |
9780874217100 (electronic bk.) |
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0874217105 (electronic bk.) |
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9780874217094 |
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0874217091 |
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