Description: "Xeriscape Plant Guide" was published by Fulcrum Publishing in Golden, CO in 1996.This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this comprehensive, well-produced and very instructive 184-page guide to gardening with drought-tolerant plants.The original price, as shown on the rear cover, was $34.95. From the dustjacket blurb:“This spectacular resource book shows the gardener over 100 low-water-use plants that bring color, beauty and utility to the landscape.“With continued national concern over water use, Xeriscape gardens are a sensible option for today and tomorrow. Published in cooperation with Denver Water and the American Water Works Association, and reviewed by professional horticulturists and landscapers, this fully illustrated reference offers complete information on low-water-use trees and shrubs, perennials and vines, ground cover, annuals, and shade plants.“These plants have been chosen for their ability to thrive in tough conditions, for their low-water usage and for their potential to add beauty and diversity to any landscape. Whether you have a small patio or terrace, city lot or a bit of acreage, there is more than enough variety in these pages to turn your garden into a place of beauty.“Why, as gardeners, should we torture ourselves? Why squander precious water on exotics? Gardeners do not need to fluff and feed. Most of the plants in this book do best in unadulterated native soil or in soil that has been slightly amended.“All plants are depicted by full-color photographs throughout the seasons, and several garden design possibilities are shown. Botanical illustrations—literally the science of horticulture—add a new dimension, as each artist provides a unique rendering that focuses on the personality of each plant.”And from the reviews:“Those exploring dryland gardening will find the ‘Xeriscape Plant Guide’ to be splendidly helpful . . . This light-hearted handbook is of great use to the gardener.—Anne Lovejoy, Horticulture magazine“The ‘Xeriscape Plant Guide’ (two green thumbs up) is a beautiful book with information gathered from a who’s who of . . . horticultural luminaries.”—Lauren Springer and Rob Proctor, The Denver Post “This meaty and attractive work on gardening for water conservation features many interesting native plants that would add to almost any garden.”—The Bloomsbury ReviewThe book is in fine collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new.The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover. Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BLK BOX 28PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKSPAYPAL PREFERREDWill combine shipping.All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received.My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same.Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request.Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories:Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.
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Book Title: Xeriscape Plant Guide
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Publication Year: 1996
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Rob Proctor, introduction
Features: 1st Edition
Genre: Horticulture, Gardening
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Drought Tolerant Plants--North America, Drought Tolerant Plants--North America--Pictorial, Xeriscaping, Botanical Illustration, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Plants
Subjects: Environment, Nature & Earth
