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PublisherLone Pine Publishing USA

ISBN-109768200405

ISBN-139789768200402

eBay Product ID (ePID)63137875

Product Key Features

Book TitleWater Garden Plants for Washington and Oregon

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicLife Sciences / Botany, Water Gardens, Plants / Aquatic, Regional / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa)

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science, Gardening

AuthorMark Harp, Alison Beck

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight16.7 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal635.9

SynopsisThe rewards of the water garden can be great. The sight of ponds and waterfalls, and the sound of running or trickling water, automatically brings a sense of calm to our otherwise hectic lives. Water gardening has become increasingly popular with gardeners in the Northwest but it brings with it some unique challenges.Water Garden Plants for Washington and Oregon is an excellent guide to getting started. The book features over 100 types of plant suitable to water garden and border plantings under Northwest growing conditions. Each account features a full-color photographic enlargement of the plant up close, as well as a picture of the plant in the garden setting. The text includes information on habitat, height, spread, hardiness, optimal growing conditions, recommended species, as well as possible problems and pests. The Plants At A Glance section at the front of the book makes it quick and easy to find any type of plant in the collection. A comprehensive 51-page Introduction covers the basics of climactic conditions in the Northwest, determining the best pond design, size and location, building a pond, establishing and maintaining pond ecosystems, types of water plants and how to buy, plant and maintain them, as well as problems and pests you may encounter. A Quick Reference Chart at the back of the book is handy when you're in the garden and need to quickly check specific plant information. The book also features a Glossary of terms and an Index., This full color book includes: *instructions for establishing a water feature, including installation *instructions for maintenance and understanding the pond ecosystem *tips for selecting and planting *discussion of potential pests and problems *hundreds of water garden plants *includes flower & foliage colors, height, spread, light and nutrition needs, The rewards of the water garden can be great. The sight of ponds and waterfalls, and the sound of running or trickling water, automatically brings a sense of calm to our otherwise hectic lives. Water gardening has become increasingly popular with gardeners in the Northwest but it brings with it some unique challenges. Water Garden Plants for Washington and Oregon is an excellent guide to getting started. The book features over 100 types of plant suitable to water garden and border plantings under Northwest growing conditions. Each account features a full-color photographic enlargement of the plant up close, as well as a picture of the plant in the garden setting. The text includes information on habitat, height, spread, hardiness, optimal growing conditions, recommended species, as well as possible problems and pests. The Plants At A Glance section at the front of the book makes it quick and easy to find any type of plant in the collection. A comprehensive 51-page Introduction covers the basics of climactic conditions in the Northwest, determining the best pond design, size and location, building a pond, establishing and maintaining pond ecosystems, types of water plants and how to buy, plant and maintain them, as well as problems and pests you may encounter. A Quick Reference Chart at the back of the book is handy when you're in the garden and need to quickly check specific plant information. The book also features a Glossary of terms and an Index.

LC Classification NumberSB423