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Book Synopsis Landscape Plant Problems (Of the Pacific Northwest) by : Ralph S. Byther
Download or read book Landscape Plant Problems (Of the Pacific Northwest) written by Ralph S. Byther and published by . This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to use an integrated approach for effective plant problem management, which also reduces pesticide use. The first step is to accurately diagnose the problem and its cause. Over 500 vivid full-color photos depict plant problems that commonly occur in the Puget Sound area; many also appear in E. Wash. State. Illustrates signs of disease, insects and mites, and cultural or environmental problems as they occur on 78 popular ornamental and fruit-bearing plants. A diagnostic ref. for pesticide applicators, county agents, Master Gardeners, nursery workers, pesticide retailers, and home gardeners. Covers: herbicide damage, cultural/environmental, problems, insect/mites, and diseases.
Download or read book Landscape Plant Problems written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by : Paul Bonine
Download or read book Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Paul Bonine and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-12-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.
Book Synopsis Pacific Northwest Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual by : Van M. Bobbitt
Download or read book Pacific Northwest Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual written by Van M. Bobbitt and published by . This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A healthy landscape demands knowledge of your plants' cultural needs, proper diagnosis of problems, thorough understanding of pest organisms, and careful consideration of your pest mgmt. options. Using this total approach, IPM reduces pesticide misuse and fertilizer overuse. This results in less nonpoint-source pollution from gardens and thus a cleaner, healthier environment. This illus. manual focuses on 19 key groups of woody landscape plants common in the Pacific Northwest. For those 19 key plant groups, it provides in-depth information. Each entry describes the plant's culture, common problems, life cycles of insect, mite, and disease organisms, nonchem. strategies for managing those problems, and biorational pesticide options (insecticidal soap, B.t., hort. oils).
Book Synopsis Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest by : Russell Link
Download or read book Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest written by Russell Link and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable. A wealth of information is provided on: --Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics --Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property --Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds --How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways --Feeders and nest boxes --Ponds and birdbaths --Potential problems --Wildlife viewing tips --Extensive plant lists
Book Synopsis The Pacific Northwest Gardener's Book of Lists by : Jan McNeilan
Download or read book The Pacific Northwest Gardener's Book of Lists written by Jan McNeilan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 200 lists for Pacific Northwest gardeners.
Book Synopsis Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest by : Brian Coleman
Download or read book Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest written by Brian Coleman and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exclusive retreat into the verdant, lush residential gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who takes readers through the flourishing natural beauty that the northwestern coast has to offer.
Book Synopsis The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by : Carol W. Hall
Download or read book The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Carol W. Hall and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of being lumped into the unwieldy category of a western garden? Frustrated by the lack of reliable, practical information about gardening in the Pacific Northwest? No longer! The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents all the information a gardener—whether novice or expert—needs to keep their garden beautiful and thriving. With a combined 100 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, the authors clearly explain the unique challenges and joys of gardening in the region. By dividing the Pacific Northwest into seven subregions, they help readers to better understand the climatic and geographical factors that shape their gardens. This complete guide includes extensive profiles of plants that are ideally suited to the region, including perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, groundcovers, roses, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The month-by-month gardening calendar describes what weather patterns to expect, what's in bloom, and what garden tasks are best done in that month. With additional chapters detailing the most common gardening problems and recommendations for effective, nontoxic ways of dealing with them, this book is nothing short of essential.
Book Synopsis Rain Gardens For the Pacific Northwest by : Zsofia Pasztor
Download or read book Rain Gardens For the Pacific Northwest written by Zsofia Pasztor and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain pounds the Pacific Northwest, gushing through dirty downspouts, across chemically treated lawns, over oily streets and through public storm drains into bays, rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands where nature struggles to survive among the pollutants. It’s a problem caused by population density and it’s one that you can help solve. Rain Gardens for the Pacific Northwest shows you how to trap and filter dirty water safely in your yard—and how to do that with a beautiful addition to your home. Zsofia Pasztor, a Certified Professional Horticulturalist, shares what she’s learned over the years experimenting with rain gardens in the challenging clay and hardpan soils of the region. The book answers questions that Zsofia regularly encounters in her workshops, including: • Can I build a rain garden myself? • Can a rain garden be too big or too small? • Can I create a low-maintenance rain garden? • Will my rain garden attract mosquitos? • How do you know if your infiltration system is in a “safe” location? • If my rain garden isn’t working (e.g., not draining), how can I fix it without starting over? With photos and illustrations throughout, lists of best plants, and a comprehensive resources section, this easy-to-use guide shows Northwest gardeners, homeowners, and DIY-ers how to plan, design, install, and maintain their own healthy, natural, and beautiful rain garden.
Book Synopsis Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook by : Jay W. Pscheidt
Download or read book Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook written by Jay W. Pscheidt and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Real Gardens Grow Natives by : Eileen M Stark
Download or read book Real Gardens Grow Natives written by Eileen M Stark and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods
Book Synopsis Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook by :
Download or read book Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook is intended as a ready reference guide to the control and management tactics for the more important plant diseases in the Pacific Northwest. No attempt has been made to include all of the plant diseases that could possibly occur in the Pacific Northwest. The specific cultural, biological, and chemical recommendations are intended to manage a specific plant disease but may not always be appropriate under all production circumstances. The synthesis of a specific management recommendation should be done by a qualified individual. For this reason, this book should be used by--and has been expressly written for--county Extension agents, consultants, field and nursery people, and chemical industry representatives."--Title screen.
Book Synopsis Pacific Northwest Landscape IPM Manual by :
Download or read book Pacific Northwest Landscape IPM Manual written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Selecting Plants for Pacific Northwest Gardens by : Joe Seals
Download or read book Selecting Plants for Pacific Northwest Gardens written by Joe Seals and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This list of lists provides a methodology for finding the best plant for the place. This is the concept of "right plant, right place." The most successful garden or landscape is based on the process of defining the environment (the "place") first and then finding the "plant" or "plants" which fit that defined environment. It also points out the great wealth of plant material which we PNW'ers can use in our gardens and landscapes. The book organizes thousands of plants into general categories such as Native Plants for garden use, Basic Types (tree, shrub, perennial, etc.), Environmental Needs (sun/shade, soil type), Bloom Time, Resistances to Pests and other Problems, Ornamental Features, Design Style, and many other decision-influencing categories. It finishes with more than one hundred mail-order sources of plants, bulbs, and seeds. Some of the more than 125 lists within these broader categories: Choice Native Perennials PNW Natives for a Rock Garden Small to Medium Flowering Trees Trees for Screening/Background Disease-Resistant Roses Fall-Planted, Spring-Blooming Bulbs Hardy Succulent Plants (Including Cacti) Seeds to Scatter Sow in Fall Plants for Clay/Heavy Soil Between Pavers, Flagstone, Stepping Stones Late Summer into Fall Bloomers Slopes & Erosion Management Hell Strip Slug & Snail Resistant Plants Pet-Toxic Plants Attracting Birds, Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds Container Plants Cutflowers The Small Garden A Children's Garden The Flower Border - By Color Colorful Foliage Weeping Trees Fragrant Flowers An English Cottage-Style Garden "Ornamedibles" Mail-Order Plant Companies "Selecting Plants for Pacific Northwest Gardens" is the ultimate guide to making appropriate plant choices and will prove to be an indispensable reference for every amateur gardener, landscape designer, and horticultural professional.
Book Synopsis Pacific Northwest Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual by : Van M. Bobbitt
Download or read book Pacific Northwest Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual written by Van M. Bobbitt and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Northwest Gardener's Handbook by : Pat Munts
Download or read book Northwest Gardener's Handbook written by Pat Munts and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the Northwest (including Oregon, Washington, northern California and British Columbia). The Northwest Gardener's Handbook is filled with all the need-to-know information to make your Northwestern garden a success. This book is the when-to, how-to, and what-to of gardening for the more experienced gardener. "When to" information assists gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. "How to" gives you the best methods needed for your garden. "What-to" covers the climate and topography of the region and the best way to manage and choose annuals, perennials, bulbs, edibles, groundcover, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, native plants and many more types of plants and situations. A section devoted to water-wise gardening offers insight into a key component of every garden which is especially in this region. Save water, money and time with Pat's tips! Gorgeous, full-color photographs provide at-a-glance information on the best plants to use in any situation. Create the best garden possible, using information designed for your specific needs. Whether you're designing a garden from scratch or maintaining one that you've had for years, this is the book for you!
Book Synopsis Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by : Carla Albright
Download or read book Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Carla Albright and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part how-to guide, part workbook, and part plant encyclopedia, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia is the must-have reference book for both experienced gardeners moving to the coast and novice gardeners currently living near the shore. Along with basic information about soil construction, plant selection, and watering needs, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest includes a workbook that will help you record the unique elements of the coast-wind, salt spray, and sun exposure-and design the garden of your dreams. Master Gardener Carla Albright provides valuable suggestions for vegetables, roses, trees, shrubs, and perennials hearty enough to thrive on the coast, as well as plants that are best avoided. Tips for choosing plants and controlling disease and insects will help you keep your coastal gardening looking its best. Ready for a break? Put down your trowel and take a trip to some of the coastal public gardens listed in the travel guide. These beautiful gardens will provide you with endless ideas that you can try in your own garden.
