The Midwest native plant primer : 225 plants for an earth-friendly garden / Alan Branhagen.
Material type: TextPublisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Description: 253 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1604699922 (softcover) :
- 9781604699920 (softcover) :
- Native plant primer
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 635.9517 B821 | Available | 33111009666534 | ||||
Adult Book | Northport Library | NonFiction | 635.9517 B821 | Available | 33111009012705 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bring your garden to life--and life to your garden!
Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment--from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant expert Alan Branhagen makes adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It's everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden.
This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Includes bibliographic information and index.
Map on back cover indicates that the book cover all or parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Introduction -- The Midwest spirit of place -- Selecting native plants -- Designing with native plants -- Garden-worthy Midwest native plants -- Trees -- Shrubs -- Groundcovers -- Perennials and vines -- Hardiness and heat zone charts.
A native plant is defined as one that grew wild in a particular area prior to settlement by Europeans. If you live in the Midwest, choosing plants native to the region will benefit you, your yard, and the environment by reducing maintenance tasks, and attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Branhagen inspires readers to include native plants in their home gardens and landscapes.