Growing the Southwest Garden: Regional Ornamental Gardening

By Judith Phillips

Book Overview

Plant selection and garden style are deeply influenced by where we are gardening. To successfully grow a range of beautiful ornamental plants, every gardener has to know the specifics of the region's climate, soil, and geography. Growing the Southwest Garden , by New Mexico-based garden designer Judith Phillips, is a practical and beautiful handbook for ornamental gardening in a region known for its low rainfall and high temperatures. With more than thirty years of experience gardening in the Southwest, Phillips has created an essential guide, featuring regionally specific advice on zones, microclimates, soil, pests, and maintenance. Profiles of the best plants for the region include complete information on growth and care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604695218
• ISBN13: 9781604695212
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"