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Title: Xeriscape Plant Guide: 100 Water-Wise Plants for Gardens and Landscapes by Denver Water, Rob Proctor ISBN: 1-55591-253-2 Publisher: Fulcrum Pub Pub. Date: June, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Xeriscape is not Zeroscape!
Comment: One myth about xeric design is that it requires the use of only cactus and rock. Not true! In fact, there are seven xeric concepts and these concepts can be applied in any landscape. They are;
1. Pland and design for water conservation from the start. 2. Create practical turf areas. 3. Use plants that are appropriate for your area. 4. Consider adding soil improvements such as compost, manure, etc. 5. Use mulches where possible, such as wood chips, rock, etc. 6. Irrigate efficiently. 7. Plan for an appropriate maintenance system for your landscape.
The Xeriscape Plant guide provides a lot of good information on low-water use plants for dry areas, which are not only found in the Sonoran Desert but in many other places in the west as well. The book provide details on companion plants, advantages and disadvantages of specific plants and even offers photos of specific plants in different seasons. It is part of a 3-book series,and all three are worth having if you are interested in specific information on low water plants, designing a xeric garden and providing the right kind of care.
Rating: 1
Summary: Desert Dweller comments..
Comment: This book rates a 5 star rating in regions other than the Desert. Xeriscape normally would indicate Desert plantings, however, this book is for the Denver, Rocky mtn. area. It is of little assistance to Desert Dwellers desire to landscape, however, it will be a nice addition to my plant library. As a Desert Dweller I give it a 1 star rating.
Rating: 5
Summary: Altitude information!
Comment: Beautiful illustrations of all the seasons and altitude information made this book very useful to me. I could choose those few plants that I can find to grow at my altitude and know how they would look in conjunction with the already established plants in all the seasons. Need a fall color there? You can find it! All in all very helpful.
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