Shrubs And Vines Of Iowa
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Shrubs And Vines Of Iowa
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Author : Peter J. van der Linden
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2016-04-15
Shrubs And Vines Of Iowa written by Peter J. van der Linden and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-15 with Nature categories.
Shrubs and vines, often literally overshadowed by trees, also receive much less attention than their taller neighbors, and yet they are very important elements of the region’s natural landscape. A guide to these interesting and useful plants, this book identifies all 150 shrubs and vines native to Iowa, along with frequently seen naturalized ones. Here you’ll find the widely distributed buttonbush, the distinctive pagoda dogwoods, sumacs with their striking fall foliage, the adaptable ninebark, the attractive grape honeysuckle, the many species of Rubus and wild grapes that provide food for birds and animals, willows with their graceful promise of spring, and the diverse viburnums. Like trees, shrubs and vines are woody plants that are easy to observe year round. The first part of this book will help you identify them. Illustrated keys take you through the identification process one step at time; these are followed by images and descriptions of all but the rarest species. Noted naturalists Peter van der Linden and Donald Farrar also provide information about each species’ distribution, ecology, and uses. Summer and winter features are covered separately to facilitate identification at these two very different times of year. Chapters about the culture and natural history of shrubs and vines explain why the plants grow where they do in nature and show how to use them effectively in outdoor spaces. Plants native to Iowa have much to offer to the landscaper: winter hardiness, resistance to drought and climatic extremes, and food and shelter for native wildlife and pollinators. Many natives are ornamental as well, providing attractive flowers, bright autumn displays, and colorful stems or fruits in winter. The authors offer tips for selecting, planting, and caring for these plants effectively. With native plants, you can create a landscape that is sustainable, authentic to place, and satisfying to you. Iowa and midwestern arborists, conservationists, horticulturists, landscape architects, gardeners, and all those who appreciate the beauty and value of native plants will find Shrubs and Vines of Iowa immensely useful.
Best Garden Plants For Iowa
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Author : Don Williamson
language : en
Publisher: [Edmonton ]: Lone Pine Pub.
Release Date : 2005
Best Garden Plants For Iowa written by Don Williamson and has been published by [Edmonton ]: Lone Pine Pub. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Gardening categories.
We've taken some of the work and a lot of the worry out of your next trip to the garden center. In this book you'll find over 160 accounts featuring the best plant varieties in nine categories: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, b
Gardening In Iowa And Surrounding Areas
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Author : Veronica Lorson Fowler
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 1997
Gardening In Iowa And Surrounding Areas written by Veronica Lorson Fowler and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Gardening categories.
On the East Coast, so the story goes, newcomers are asked where they come from; on the West Coast they are asked what they do for a living; in Iowa people ask them, "How's your garden doing?" Maybe this is not a true story, but it does epitomize the importance of gardening for Iowans, blessed as they are with the rich glacial soil so hospitable to corn and soybeans. Rural and urban Iowans alike start planning next summer's garden in midwinter, when their plots are still snow-covered and deep-frozen; by state fair time their trees, shrubs, vegetables--including the ubiquitous zucchini--and flowers are thriving. Veronica Fowler's month-by-month guide to gardening in Iowa is a concise, valuable resource for all novice and experienced gardeners. Beginning in January, Fowler presents a monthly checklist to allow gardeners to prioritize seasonal tasks. Her winter chapters focus on garden design, cold-weather gardening, and starting plants from seeds; in spring she moves into soil preparation, shopping for plants, wildflower and rose cultivation, and lawn care basics; summer brings landscaping, flowers for cutting, and organic gardening; and fall involves cold frames, winter-harvest vegetables, forcing bulbs and perennials, trees and shrubs, and ground covers and vines best suited for Iowa's climate as well as information on mail-order suppliers, gardens to visit, where to go for help, and garden club memberships. Tips from some of the more than two thousand members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa round out this plentiful harvest of useful advice. On a day in February when the wind chill is, well, chilling and the forecast calls for more of the same, the arrival of the first garden catalog of the season brings warmth to any gardener. Veronica Fowler's accessible, information-packed book will become part of every gardener's life both indoors and out.
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands 2nd Edition
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands 2nd Edition written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Gardening categories.
Originally published in 1999, Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands was the first book to focus on the beauty and diversity of the wetland plants that once covered 1.5 million acres of Iowa. Now this classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and all-new photographs, just as Iowa’s wetlands are getting the respect and attention they deserve. In clear and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description. Plants are presented by habitat (terrestrial or aquatic), then refined by habit (e.g., emergent, floating, or submerged) or taxonomic group (e.g., ferns and allies or trees, shrubs, and vines). Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to tonics to soup and the ways that wildlife today use them for food and shelter. Each of the more than 150 species accounts is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg, who has also updated the nomenclature and descriptions for certain species. After decades of being considered an enemy of the settler, the farmer, and the citizen, Iowa’s wetlands have come into their own. We are finally caring for these important habitats. Runkel and Roosa’s updated field companion will be a valuable guide to today’s preservation and restoration initiatives.
Native Trees Shrubs And Vines For Urban And Rural America
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Author : Gary L. Hightshoe
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1988
Native Trees Shrubs And Vines For Urban And Rural America written by Gary L. Hightshoe and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Architecture categories.
This guide covers over 250 major species--by asthetic character, culture requirements, and ecology--and presents essential design information through scale illustrations.
Trees Shrubs And Vines
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Author : Arthur T. Viertel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Trees Shrubs And Vines written by Arthur T. Viertel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Plants, Ornamental categories.
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands 2nd Edition
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Wildflowers And Other Plants Of Iowa Wetlands 2nd Edition written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Nature categories.
Originally published in 1999, Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands was the first book to focus on the beauty and diversity of the wetland plants that once covered 1.5 million acres of Iowa. Now this classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and all-new photographs, just as Iowa’s wetlands are getting the respect and attention they deserve. In clear and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description. Plants are presented by habitat (terrestrial or aquatic), then refined by habit (e.g., emergent, floating, or submerged) or taxonomic group (e.g., ferns and allies or trees, shrubs, and vines). Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to tonics to soup and the ways that wildlife today use them for food and shelter. Each of the more than 150 species accounts is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg, who has also updated the nomenclature and descriptions for certain species. After decades of being considered an enemy of the settler, the farmer, and the citizen, Iowa’s wetlands have come into their own. We are finally caring for these important habitats. Runkel and Roosa’s updated field companion will be a valuable guide to today’s preservation and restoration initiatives.
Trees Shrubs Vines Of Arkansas
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Author : Carl G. Hunter
language : en
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Release Date : 2000-06-01
Trees Shrubs Vines Of Arkansas written by Carl G. Hunter and has been published by University of Arkansas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06-01 with Nature categories.
This is a complete, illustrated guide to Arkansas's woody plants and nonwoody vines. The text for each species appears next to its photograph. In all, 325 species are described along with descriptions of sixty-eight plant families and drawings of plant parts. The book also includes a glossary and complete index.
Plants Of Iowa
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Author : Henry Shoemaker Conard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
Plants Of Iowa written by Henry Shoemaker Conard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Botany categories.
Shrubs And Vines For Northeastern Wildlife
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Author : William M. Healy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Shrubs And Vines For Northeastern Wildlife written by William M. Healy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Climbing plants categories.
Non-technical handbook discussing management of shrubs or woody vines most important to wildlife in the Northeast U.S. and Canada.