Desert Gardening For Beginners
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Desert Gardening For Beginners
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Author : Cathy Cromell
language : en
Publisher: Arizona Master Gardeners Incorporated
Release Date : 1999
Desert Gardening For Beginners written by Cathy Cromell and has been published by Arizona Master Gardeners Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Arid regions plants categories.
Everything you need to know to grow fresh, tasty vegetables, fragrant herbs, and colorful flowers is included in "Desert Gardening for Beginners." The authors, all life-long gardeners, have translated the most current horticultural information from University of Arizona researchers into easy-to-understand language new gardeners. Included are three planting calendars that provide the best months to sow hundreds of vegetables, flowers and herbs for maximum success.
Desert Landscaping For Beginners
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Author : Arizona Master Gardener Press
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Desert Landscaping For Beginners written by Arizona Master Gardener Press and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Arid regions plants categories.
Tips and techniques for gardening success in arid climates with a chapter on growing wildflowers.
Gardening In The Desert
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Author : Mary Irish
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2000-09
Gardening In The Desert written by Mary Irish and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09 with Gardening categories.
Newcomers to the Southwest usually find that their favorite landscape plants aren't suited to the hot, dry climate. Many authors offer advice on adapting plants to the desert; now Mary Irish tells how gardeners can better adapt themselves to the challenge. Drawing on her experience with public horticulture in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Irish explores the vexations and delights of desert gardening. She offers practical advice on plants and gardening practices for anyone who lives in the Southwest, from El Paso to Palm Springs, Tucson to Las Vegas. Irish encourages readers who may be new to the desertÑor desert dwellers who may be new to gardeningÑto stop struggling against heat, aridity, and poor soils and instead learn to use and appreciate the wonderful and well-adapted plants native to the desert. She shares information and anecdotes about trees, shrubs, perennials, agaves, cacti, and other plants that make gardening in the Southwest a unique experience, and provides further information about plants from other desert regions that will easily adapt to the Southwest. In addition to descriptions of plants, Irish also offers tips on planting, watering, pruning, and propagation. For anyone who has struggled to maintain a patch of green or blanched at their water bill after unproductive irrigation, the answer to an attractive landscape may be as close as the desert around you. And for anyone who has bought a catalog guide to desert plants and not known which to choose, this book can set you on the right path. Mary Irish shows how to take heart in available plants of adaptable beauty in a book to enjoy while waiting for the next planting cycle.
The Desert Garden
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Author : Irina Springuel
language : ar
Publisher: Amer Univ in Cairo Press
Release Date : 2006
The Desert Garden written by Irina Springuel and has been published by Amer Univ in Cairo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Gardening categories.
Despite their dry climates, Egypt's deserts sustain a rich variety of plant life, from towering doum palm trees to the tamarisk shrub and flowering acacias. With this practical guide, noted ecologist Irina Springuel explains the best techniques for cultivating gardens using species indigenous to Egypt. The Desert Garden outlines Egypt's natural vegetation and describes the habitats where its most popular plants can be found in the wild. She provides guidance on where to obtain the plant material for propagation and cultivation, drawing on her decades of experience in growing local desert plants, and offers advice on the most effective methods of watering plants, from subsurface irrigation to buried clay pots filled with water--an efficient technique that has been used since pharaonic times. Springuel focuses on thirty-eight of the most popular species of desert flora, illustrating each with color photographs and black and white drawings. For each, she provides useful information on its ecology and uses, with historical details about its uses in ancient Egyptian medicine and culture, where available, as well as archaeological plant material. Included here is material for beginners who want a small and simple private garden as well as for anyone planning extensive landscaping around a hotel or historic monument. Presented in straightforward language for the lay reader, while offering accurate scientific detail for professionals and scientists, The Desert Garden is an ideal companion for anyone interested in growing desert plants, both in Egypt and in similar desert environments elsewhere in the world.
Desert Water Gardening For Beginners
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Author : Cathy Cromell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Desert Water Gardening For Beginners written by Cathy Cromell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Desert gardening categories.
Desert Gardening Fruits Vegetables
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Author : George Brookbank
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 1991-04-22
Desert Gardening Fruits Vegetables written by George Brookbank and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-04-22 with Gardening categories.
An illustrated guide to growing plentiful fruits and vegetables in the driest of American climates Wherever you live in the desert--up to 3,500-feet elevation--this guide is for you. Enjoy plentiful fruits and vegetables from your desert garden. Desert gardening expert George Brookbank will help you with your desert garden. Two books in one . . . A tremendous reference tool you'll use all year 'round! 1. Complete how-to-do-it guide--Drip irrigation and watering --How to prepare desert soil --Which plant and tree varieties to choose --Citrus: Watering, pruning, fertilizing --New varieties for favorites: tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, melonsAnd the unusual . . . Low-chill applesOriental vegetablesYard-long beans--New chapters on hydroponics and alternatives to poisonous chemicals 2. Week-by-week desert calendar--Learn how to work with the desert's short seasons, hot weather, insects, and soils--When to plant--When to prune Over 650 photographs Great for Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas!
Earth Friendly Desert Gardening
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Author : Cathy Cromell
language : en
Publisher: Arizona Master Gardeners Incorporated
Release Date : 2003-05-01
Earth Friendly Desert Gardening written by Cathy Cromell and has been published by Arizona Master Gardeners Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-01 with Gardening categories.
Regardless of your gardening experience, you can easily save money on utility bills, conserve water, reduce yard waste sent to landfills, and create a low-maintenance landscape that is in balance with its natural surroundings. Earth-Friendly Desert Gardening shows how to: Lower utility bills by locating plants where they moderate the sun and wind. Reduce water consumption by choosing plants wisely and watering effectively. Make mulch and compost from yard waste. Manage insects without synthetic pesticides. Create a habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Maintain the quality of water supplies by reducing fertilizer and pesticide use. Earth-Friendly Desert Gardening also explains how to: Add edible plants to the landscape. Grow a low-allergen garden. Create defensible space before wildfire strikes. Direct thousands of gallons of rainwater to the landscape. Determine if a graywater system is right for you. The book's information is based on university research and is geared specifically to the unique growing conditions of the Sonoran Desert. The authors are life-long gardeners with years of experience growing plants in the low desert. They guide you through the complete process of creating a landscape from start to finish, covering site assessment, landscape design, plant selection, and plant maintenance. Book jacket.
Month By Month Gardening In The Deserts Of Nevada
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Author : Mary Irish
language : en
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Release Date : 2008-02-01
Month By Month Gardening In The Deserts Of Nevada written by Mary Irish and has been published by Cool Springs Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-01 with Gardening categories.
The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most. When is the best time to plant trees and shrubs? Should I fertilize my lawn now? Is it time to prune my roses? What should I be doing in my garden this month? You'll find the answers to these questions and much more inside. This easy-to-use book highlights each of the ten major plant categories using a monthly format. It guides you through each month of the year, telling you exactly what your garden needs. It is like having an expert in the garden with you all year long. Valuable hints are located throughout the book, and beautiful photographs will inspire you. Written just for gardeners where you live, you can be confident that the information is right for you-and your garden will show it.
In A Desert Garden
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Author : John Alcock
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 1999-04-01
In A Desert Garden written by John Alcock and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04-01 with Nature categories.
When John Alcock replaced the Bermuda grass in his suburban Arizona lawn with gravel, cacti, and fairy dusters, he was doing more than creating desert landscaping. He seeded his property with flowers to entice certain insects and even added a few cowpies to attract termites, creating a personal laboratory for ecological studies. His observations of life in his own front yard provided him with the fieldnotes for this unusual book. In a Desert Garden draws readers into the strange and fascinating world of plants and animals native to Arizona's Sonoran Desert. As Alcock studies the plants in his yard, he shares thoughts on planting, weeding, and pruning that any gardener will appreciate. And when commenting on the mating rituals of spiders and beetles or marveling at the camouflage of grasshoppers and caterpillars, he uses humor and insight to detail the lives of the insects that live in his patch of desert. Celebrating the virtues of even aphids and mosquitoes, Alcock draws the reader into the intricacies of desert life to reveal the complex interactions found in this unique ecosystem. In a Desert Garden combines meticulous science with contemplations of nature and reminds us that a world of wonder lies just outside our own doors.
Growing Vegetables In Drought Desert Dry Times
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Author : Maureen Gilmer
language : en
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Release Date : 2015-12-29
Growing Vegetables In Drought Desert Dry Times written by Maureen Gilmer and has been published by Sasquatch Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-29 with Gardening categories.
Here is the definitive guide to growing healthy organic vegetables without wasting our precious water resources! This incredibly timely book will give dedicated home gardeners the know-how to grow delicious produce in dry times, focusing on four different low-water conditions in the western United States: voluntary water conservation, drought, and both high and low desert. Using modern techniques, as well as tips and stories from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation, and includes varietal recommendations and a seasonal crop guide. From the Trade Paperback edition.