- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Press (Jun 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1555611907
- ISBN-13: 978-1555611903
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.8 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,765,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Tucson-Pima Public Library
This beautifully illustrated book will be considered the "Bible" for nursery professionals and home gardening enthusiasts for years to come.
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The definitive guide to landscaping in the Southwest, featuring exotic plants of tremendous potential seldom used in Southwest landscapes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Alot of information packed into a disappointing book,
By Breck Breckenridge (Spokane, Washington) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Landscape Plants for Dry Regions: More Than 600 Species From around the World (Hardcover)
The authors pack alot of information about arid land plants into this book but I found the quality of the book production values far below the content. Many of the photos used to illustrate the plants are just plain fuzzy. I was so puzzled by these poor photos that I called the publisher who happens to be here in Tucson, and asked them about the pictures. They admitted that the photos are in some cases poor, but that these were what they had to work with. I assume that the authors provided the photos and the publisher went along with things.In any event, neither author nor publisher should have allowed this situation to go forward. I will keep this book because of the sheer volume of information but the photos aren't worth a plugged nickel. On the positive side, the authors have compiled an admirably complete listing of plants suitable for landscaping in arid climates. One could be tempted to say that if the plant isn't in this book you don't need it! While I would have used a bit different set of characters to include under each species heading, overall there is useful information to the gardener and professional horticulturist.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference for beginners,
By Jenna4 "Jenna4" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Landscape Plants for Dry Regions: More Than 600 Species From around the World (Hardcover)
We're building a new home in Arizona and this book has served as a wonderful guide to my husband and myself in the planning of our landscaping. The photos are clear and great examples of what the plants will look like. Plants are listed alphabetically by scientific name, but there's a handy cross-reference in the back to make it easier. The most helpful tool is under each plant's description where it clearly lists possible problems and maintenance needed. One thing I wish it did include are citrus trees, but I suppose they were left out because they are not native plants (but then again, I didn't think palms were either, and they are listed).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book for choosing plants,
By "femphilosopher" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Landscape Plants for Dry Regions: More Than 600 Species From around the World (Hardcover)
All plants discussed have a color photo right next to the text, and the text provides all key information in specific format. This makes it easy to compare plants, or find specific information about a plant you're interested in. The book goes into detail on different varieties also, e.g. there are color pictures and text on each of several varieties of mesquite - very helpful when you're trying to choose the right one for your landscape. A very few of the photos are poor quality, but any picture here is worth a thousand words. This is the only book I have seen for this climate (I live in Phoenix) that attempts to provide this volume of information with full color photos. Definitely worth the money.
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