Creating the Prairie Xeriscape

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A comprehensive guide to drought-resistant gardening, including a colour-photographic reference of xeriscape plants, and an extensive section of garden design plans.

Over the last ten years ‘xeriscape’ has become a watchword for water-conscious gardeners. Extensively revised and updated, Creating the Prairie Xeriscape moves on from the basics to give today’s gardeners a complete guide to planning, designing and maintaining their own xeriscape gardens.

Full-colour throughout, Creating the Prairie Xeriscape contains a reference section of ideal plants for the xeriscape garden. These descriptions, with advice on culturing and best growing conditions, enable gardeners to select a range of plants for year-round landscape value. You’ll also find chapters on native plants and vegetables for the xeriscape, as well as extensive tables and a quick reference guide for planting choices.

Table des matières

Table des matières
Front Cover 1
Half-title page 2
Title page 4
Book Copyright Information 5
Table of Contents 6
Preface 8
Part 1 – Xeriscape Fundamentals 10
Chapter 1 – Introduction 12
Chapter 2 – Design 18
Chapter 3 – Soil 46
Chapter 4 – Irrigation 56
Chapter 5 – Mulch 74
Chapter 6 – Lawns 86
Part 2 – Xeriscape Plants 108
About Part 2 109
Trees & Shrubs 110
Perennials 176
Annuals 236
Vines 290
Bulbs 300
Part 3 – Appendices 316
Chart – Trees and Shrubs 317
Chart – Perennials 322
Chart – Annuals 329
Chart – Vines 334
Chart – Bulbs 335
Index 337
Photograph Credits 344
Acknowledgements 344
About the Author 346

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