Plants And Landscapes For Summer-dry Climates Of The San Francisco Bay Region
Plants And Landscapes For Summer-dry Climates Of The San Francisco Bay Region is a book written by East Bay Municipal Utility District (Calif.). The book was published in 2004 and is listed under the Gardening category. For readers who want to quickly understand what this title offers, this page gives a clear overview of the book, including its description, author information, page count, ratings, and ISBN details.
The full title of the book is Plants And Landscapes For Summer-dry Climates Of The San Francisco Bay Region. When available, the subtitle is , which gives extra context about the theme, focus, or main idea behind the book. According to the available description, Gardening. Environmental Studies. Photographs by Saxon Holt. Illustrations by Richard Pembroke. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the challenges and opportunities of gardening in Mediterranean climates, with special reference to northern California’s San Francisco Bay Region. The core of the book is a catalog of more than 650 plants suited to regions with mild, usually wet winters and dry, often hot summers. These plants thrive with moderate to no summer irrigation when established, require little or no maintenance, and are reasonably available from nurseries, botanic gardens, native plant sales, or specialty seed suppliers. Many of the 542 color photographs show plants in garden settings to suggest attractive and compatible plant combinations. Summary charts provide information on each plant, such as bloom time, needs for water and sun, and preferences for coastal or inland microclimates. Lists suggest plants for special situations, such as hot sites, dryish shade, small gardens, and clay soils. Chapters on landscape design and maintenance inspire readers to make gardens that use little water and no harmful chemicals, with a focus on building healthy soil. Practical steps to successful design are supplemented with ideas for designing with microclimate, attracting wildlife, and fire safety. Sidebars by local experts discuss weather, natural landscapes, design solutions, and gardening with recycled water. “A valuable resource for climate-compatible gardening in the San Franciso Bay Area that will also be of interest to gardeners in other parts of the world with a similar seasonal pattern of winter rain and dry summers. This book will occupy a prominent place in my library for many years to come.”—Katherine Greenberg, president Mediterranean Garden Society “This book is beautifully designed with abundant photographs of plants, many in garden settings, and it is packed with the kind of information gardeners need for their own special situations. Simply stunning! Bravo!”—Phyllis M. Faber, editor University of California Press
This book has 336 pages, making it useful for readers who want to know the approximate length before starting. It has an average rating of 4.33, based on 46 ratings, which can help readers understand how other people have responded to it.
For cataloging and reference purposes, the ISBN-13 is 9780975323113, while the ISBN-10 is 0975323113. These numbers are helpful when searching for the exact edition of the book online, in libraries, or in bookstores.
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