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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
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Author(s): EAST BAY M.U.D. WATER CONSERVATION STAFF
Publisher: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Paperback: 336 pages
Language(s): English
ISBN: 0975323113
Published On: 2004-01-01
Studio: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Product Description
Gardening. Environmental Studies. This generously illustrated book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. More than 550 color photographs show plants in garden settings that blend well with natural surroundings and reduce reliance on water and other limited resources. "This book is a valuable resource for climate-compatible gardening in the Bay Area. It will occupy a prominent place in my library for many years to come" -- Katherine Greenberg, President, Mediterranean Garden Society. "A truly fine book. It's hard to imagine how anyone would want a stuffy old English garden after seeing the beautiful gardens featured here" -- Katherine Grace Endicott, columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, and author, Northern California Gardening.
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"Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates (Of the San Francisco Bay Region)"
Written By: Cherylita
With this book, I need no other. Perfect for No. Cal landscapes. Excellent pictures and well organized information. Inspirational.
"Dude, we tore out our water-hogging front lawn!!!"
Written By: Katrina M.
With the front lawn, like, gone, we needed to replant, and quick, Dude. Luckily, we'd found the dough to get "Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region". This book, like, totally rocked as we planned a low H20 garden with some RAD native California and Mediterranean plants. From picking a groovy tree (Manzanita) to planning an awesome flowering hedge to hide the neighbor's gnarly rusty gas-guzzler (Ceanothus) to planting a funky giant "fried egg" poppy plant (Matilija...or, in Latin it's Romneya Coulteri, Dude), this book has for sure been our right-on resource. Man, this book is literally it - the sweet way-to-go gardening book for us Californians.
"Every Landscape Architect I know owns this book"
Written By: t in sf
I have an older version 1990, but I've heard the new version is even better. This book is a no-nonsense reference book. It's clearly organized by plant type: trees, vines, shrubs, etc. Within the categories it is organized in tables with nice clear photos; it's great for plant that you don't know the name of and need to find by appearance. This is a great book for any Bay Area gardener who wants to plant responsibly and control their water requirements. And yes, every Landscape Architect I know owns this book.
"A great garden guide for California!"
Written By: Kris Abrahamson
This is one of the most helpful books I have ever purchased as a guide to what plants work best in the Mediterranean climate of many parts California. Illustrated with hundreds of color photos so that you can see what the plants look like. It also notes water requirements of each plant - I discovered I was watering plants that don't really want or need summer water.
"Excellent Graphics"
Written By: Just-In-Thyme Design
This book is a fabulous tool for California gardeners. The beautiful photographs are the primary feature, giving you an instant impression of the plants. The plants are listed by botanical name so it's also a good tool to quiz yourself on the botanical names.
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