How to Get Started in Southwestern Gardening

by Busco, Janice

• ISBN13: 9781591861607
• ISBN10: 1591861608
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-15
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
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Summary

How to Get Started in Southwest Gardening gives you information, tips, and advice to succeed in creating a beautiful, healthy first garden. Here's what you'll find in this essential garden guide: An intro to the basics-soil, climate, water, planting, maintenance, and design, Region-specific information for Southwest gardens, Portraits of 50 foolproof plants ideal for growing in the Southwest, with full-color photos, Troubleshooting information to help you cope with pests, invaders, and disease, Listings for retail and mail-order nurseries, local extension services, and helpful books. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Environmental horticulturist Janice Busco is a member of the Arizona Native Plant Society and serves as horticulturist at Mountain Meadow Permaculture, a private small farm practicing sustainable agriculture in Flagstaff. She coauthored Native Plants for High-Elevation Western Gardens Rob Proctor is one of the nation's most prolific gardening writers, with 13 previous books to his credit, including the acclaimed Passionate Gardening. He is former Director of Horticulture and Artistic Director for Denver Botanic Gardens