[PDF] Xeriscape Colorado eBook

Author : Connie Lockhart Ellefson
Publisher : Westcliffe Pub
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781565794955

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Colorado's booming population and recent drought have made wise water use a top priority in the Centennial State. Whether you're establishing a new Xeriscape or you wish to transform your existing landscape into a lush yet water-thrifty oasis, Xeriscape Colorado shows you exactly how. Landscape designer Connie Lockhart Ellefson and Denver Water's David Winger take you step by step through the seven principles of Xeriscape: planning and design, soil analysis and improvement, practical turf areas, informed plant choice, efficient irrigation, mulching, and maintenance. Book jacket.

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Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 37,82 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781555912536

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100 water-wise plants for gardens and landscapes.

Author : Gayle Weinstein
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,82 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781555913465

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An easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach to creating a water-wise gardening environment, no matter where one lives. Photos.

Author : David Winger
Publisher : Fulcrum Group
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 42,16 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN :

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Designed to be used as a companion to Xeriscape Plant Guide, this book helps gardeners and landscapers design colorful, practical and water-wise environments.

Author : Audubon Colorado
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 15,97 MB
Release : 2005-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781565795297

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Wildscaping is creating healthy diverse habitats that include native plantings to feed, shelter, and nurture wild creatures. This guidebook will help beginner and veteran gardeners alike to design. maintain, and enjoy a Colorado Wildscape of their very own. The journal format encourages the inclusion of personal sketches and notes on its pages.

Author : James Shelby Ph D
Publisher :
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 23,6 MB
Release : 2020-09-21
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ISBN :

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With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, water conservation is more important than ever-but that doesn't mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Book provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating sustainable gardens that are so beautiful and inviting, it's hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary xeriscaping guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants (including succulents), rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.

Author : Scott Ogden
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 26,49 MB
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604691697

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“I can't imagine a designer or avid gardener who wouldn't want this on their bookshelf.” —Garden Design Online Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens. Plant entries provide the common and botanical name, the regions where the plant is best adapted, growth and care information, and notes on pests and disease. This practical and inspiring guide includes a variety of plants, from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs, all selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. Companion plants, creative design ideas, and full color photography make this guide a must-have resource for any sustainable gardener.