Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest, 9780760329689
Paperback
Southwest native plants: beauty, conservation, and low-maintenance landscapes revealed.

Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest

$74.28

  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    1 March 2007

Check Delivery Options

Summary

As the world heats up and we become more and more conscious of our place in the natural scheme, the appeal of the native plants of the Southwest becomes ever more compelling for gardeners. In addition to providing year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance, landscaping with native plants contributes to the repair of the natural ecosystem and brings us closer to our environment. The array of native plant material available to the Southwestern gardener is diverse and spectacular, prov…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780760329689
ISBN-10:0760329680
Author:George Oxford Miller
Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:Voyageur Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:1 March 2007
Weight:544g
Dimensions:216mm x 280mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Sunday Journal(Albuquerque,NM),May 13, 207 “What makes his book special is the way it’s organized.”

“Packed with tips on how to grow plants in the desert Southwest.” - Phoenix Home Garden

“This is a comprehensive and definitive guide … helps readers analyze their yards and decide which plants match their specific habitats. As the interest in native-plant landscaping and xeriscaping continues to grow, this reference volume, complete with stunning photographs, will find a place on the shelf of every gardener and landscaper in the region - or of anybody interested in recreating the beauty of the Southwest in a hot, dry corner of the yard.” - Sirreadalot.org

“A handy, informative book … and an indispensable tool.” - New Mexico Magazine

“What makes his book special is the way it’s organized.” - Sunday Journal

About The Author

George Oxford Miller

Environmental photojournalist George Oxford Miller is writer, photographer, and third-generation nurseryman. He is well known for his many magazine articles, books, and photography on the plants and animals of Texas and the Southwest. His work has appeared in periodicals such as Living Bird, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wildlife Conservation and in publications of the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club. He is author or co-author of several books, including Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas, A Field Guide to Wildlife of Texas and the Southwest, and The Ozarks: The People, the Mountains, the Magic. Miller resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.