Sunset Western Garden Book,9780376038517

Sunset Western Garden Book

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Edition: 6th
ISBN13: 9780376038517
ISBN10: 0376038519
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1998-03-01
Publisher(s): Leisure Arts
List Price: $29.95

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Summary

Describes several thousand plants that can be grown in twenty-four specific climates, from Idaho, Utah, and Arizona to the Pacific beaches, and tells how to care for them

Table of Contents

The Spirit of Western Gardening
A gallery of plants and design ideas---including handsome entry gardens, bountiful borders, and native plantings---that are especially suited to western gardens
6(9)
The West's 24 Climate Zones
Regional maps and descriptions of the West's climate zones. Identifying your zone will make choosing plants from the next two chapters easier
15(30)
A Guide to Plant Selection
Twenty-four plant lists, organized by theme and illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, to help you create special effects, tackle difficult landscaping situations, or lay out a basic garden framework
45(84)
Western Plant Encyclopedia
An A to Z listing of more than 6,000 plants, accompanied by quick-reference growing symbols, illustrations, and practical tips from Sunset's experts
129(400)
Practical Gardening Dictionary
An alphabetical glossary of gardening terms, techniques, and basic plant care---everything you need to know to maintain a garden through the seasons. Included are visual guides to help you identify weeds, pests, and diseases
529(64)
Resource Directory
A directory of the West's major botanical gardens, arboretums, and estate gardens, as well as mail-order garden suppliers, and information on scientific plant names and their pronunciation
593
INDEXES
A gardening index to information about plant care and definitions of gardening terms. A plant name index of common and scientific plant names that guides you to plant descriptions, uses, and photographs
608

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