Desert Landscaping
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Desert Landscaping
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Author : George Brookbank
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 1992-08
Desert Landscaping written by George Brookbank 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 1992-08 with Gardening categories.
Provides information on how to start and maintain a desert landscape, addressing concerns such as irrigation, planting wildflowers, and palm tree care; and features an almanac that offers month-by-month maintenance tips.
Desert Landscape School
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Author : Luana Vargas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-05-01
Desert Landscape School written by Luana Vargas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-01 with categories.
Plant/ Educate/ SustainFor decades, the Desert Botanical Garden has responded to our community's needs for knowledge about our desert habitat and resources for living responsibly in it. Over the years, the Garden has become nationally recognized as a champion of plant conservation, a pioneer of the care and display of desert plants, a respected leader in Sonoran Desert research, and an innovator in lifelong education.Supporting the Garden's mission to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the southwestern United States is the goal of the Desert Landscape School. We accomplish this by promoting environmental sustainability through demonstrating and teaching best practices in desert plant horticulture; providing education programs with emphasis on science literacy; and exploring and sharing the myriad relationships among plants, people, nature, and the arts.The School offers an exceptional opportunity for professional development and this Guide can be used as a self-directed learning tool for those wishing to learn how to create beautiful, livable, and sustainable outdoor spaces in a desert environment.
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.
Desert Landscape Architecture
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Author : John C. Krieg
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-12-20
Desert Landscape Architecture written by John C. Krieg and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-20 with Nature categories.
This book provides an understanding of desert environments, their climatic conditions, and unique physical beauty - using the five American deserts of the southwestern United States as an example. Through considerable research, sensitivity, and practical experience, the author provides insight into how built environments are designed and installed in order to cope with the harsh, unforgiving physiographic area. Bridging the gap between professional jargon and common sense, Desert Landscape Architecture displays detailed information for every facet of landscape design, environmental concerns, water issues, cultural issues, and plant material use. This unique, thorough book: Provides information applicable to any desert region of the world Supplies a plant compendium with extensive plant lists comprising more than 750 species Examines desert flora and fauna as well as the fragile ecosystems they occupy Reviews human use areas Investigates grading from an aesthetic and practical standpoint Explains the significance of adequate site drainage Discusses schematic, preliminary, and working drawing plans Lists types of site furnishings and their specific purposes Describes how various hardscape elements are drawn and specified Explains plant growth in detail Discusses the dynamics of plant communities and their function in larger ecosystems Reviews the factors affecting plant selection in the design process Identifies desert planning zones Emphasizes the critical nature of irrigation design in the desert landscape architecture - explaining it as an environmental necessity, not a technical issue Outlines the basic principles of hydrology related to system design Discusses water conservation and presents alternatives for reducing water consumption Examines types of light and sun
Getting The Most Out Of Your Desert Landscaping
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Author : Deborah Munoz-Chacon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Getting The Most Out Of Your Desert Landscaping written by Deborah Munoz-Chacon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with categories.
Selecting And Maintaining Trees For Urban Desert Landscapes
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Author : Dale A. Devitt
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2020-12-14
Selecting And Maintaining Trees For Urban Desert Landscapes written by Dale A. Devitt and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-14 with Nature categories.
Growing trees in an urban desert environment can be challenging, especially if water is a limited resource. In a comprehensive reference manual, seasoned educators Dale A. Devitt and Robert L. Morris combine ninety years of professional experience to offer a road map that provides guidance to those living and working in the Desert Southwest on how to select and irrigate urban trees to achieve a healthy, beautiful landscape while conserving water. Devitt and Morris lead homeowners and landscape contractors through an assessment of their existing landscape; provide valuable insight into the climate, soil, water, irrigation system and strategies, and landscape design; and share proven guidance on tree selection and a maintenance plan that allows for the healthy growth of trees even under stressful environmental conditions. Included are “Did You Know” questions that offer interesting scientific facts about the desert soil, history of the environment, water challenges, and much more. Selecting and Maintaining Trees for Urban Desert Landscapes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing trees in an urban desert environment.
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 Gardener S Calendar
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Author : George Brookbank
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 1999-09
The Desert Gardener S Calendar written by George Brookbank 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 1999-09 with Gardening categories.
What's the best time to plant or prune? When should you fertilize fruit trees? What's the earliest date to set out tomato plants? Gardeners in the desert Southwest can't rely on books that try to cover the whole country. Summer heat, less rain, and shorter, unreliable growing seasons are important factors in the desert. That's why The Desert Gardener's Calendar can be essential to gardening success. Whether you're raising vegetables, nursing citrus trees, or just trying to keep your front yard looking its best, you'll find that this handy book gives you a valuable month-by-month perspective on the year. It helps you to focus on necessary activities and reminds you of simple tasks you might overlook. It's especially valuable for people who've moved to the desert regions from other parts of the country and follow old gardening dates that seldom apply to their new home. The Desert Gardener's Calendar is a guide to the maintenance you need to do to keep your garden flourishing and your landscape attractive throughout the year. It combines the month-by-month gardening and landscaping activities from two separate books by George Brookbank--Desert Gardening, Fruits and Vegetables and Desert Landscaping--and was created in response to readers who have found the calendar sections of those books especially invaluable. And because not all deserts are the same, Brookbank is careful to point out differences in scheduling encountered by gardeners in low- and middle-elevation regions in California and the Southwest. "I believe," says the author, "that if you use this calendar and let your judgment become more accurate with experience, you'll soon be doing everything right." Although that might suggest a day when you don't need this book, chances are good that, if you're a desert gardener, right now you do.
The Art Of Southwest Landscaping
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Author : Dawn Layna Fried
language : en
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Release Date : 2019-03-05
The Art Of Southwest Landscaping written by Dawn Layna Fried and has been published by Page Publishing Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-05 with Gardening categories.
The Art of Southwest Landscaping is the second in a series on landscaping in the desert regions of the Southwest. It is dedicated to the wide variety of delightful desert accents, cacti, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, palms, shrubs, succulents, trees and vines that can beautify landscapes. The author, Dawn Layna Fried, has included a broad selection of plant species that she has used in her own practice as a landscape designer over the past 30 years. Dawn Layna Fried, also an avid plant photographer, has always been passionate about creating magnificent, outdoor living spaces using a variety of color and greenery. She has spent years designing and installing award-winning landscapes for her company, Horticulture Unlimited Inc, in Tucson, Arizona. Each of the plant species listed in this book have been used by Dawn to create unforgettable Southwest landscapes. Stunning photographs accompany each species. The author hopes her book will be the inspiration for you to create unimaginable gardens in your own backyard. The Art of Southwest Landscaping will educate longtime desert dwellers and newcomers alike about the variety of amazing landscape plants available today for small and large gardens. The book includes specific plant suggestions for a variety of landscapes, along with detailed characteristics and special features, such as flower color, fragrance, texture and uses for shade, sun or to attract butterflies. It also identifies the genus and species for each plant with detailed resources on how to keep plants healthy.
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.