{"product_id":"western-home-landscaping-from-the-rockies-to-the-pacific-coast-from-the-southwestern-us-to-british-columbia-paperback","title":"Western Home Landscaping: From the Rockies to the Pacific Coast, from the Southwestern Us to British Columbia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoger Holmes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLance Walheim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomeowners in the western areas of the country can now make their home landscapes more attractive and functional with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Home Landscaping. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Like the other titles in this series, this book contains three parts. In the Design Portfolio section, readers will find 42 designs created by landscape professionals from the area. The designs address the variety of climates found in the west, including cool coastal areas, hot inland valleys, and the special conditions of higher elevations. Emphasis is placed on conserving water and using native plants. Guide to Installations explains how to install the plants, paths, patios, and arbors used in the designs. More than 200 of the best plants for the region are fully described in Plant Portraits. Clearly written in a friendly style and with 450 color photographs and paintings, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Home Landscaping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides everything homeowners need to know to landscape like a pro.\u003cbr\u003eStates: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY Canada: BC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 84 Designs created by landscape professionals specifically for western climates and growing conditions--featuring creative solutions for front entries, foundations plantings, patios, steep slopes, and much more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Detailed descriptions of more than 300 plants picked for your region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Over 650 color photographs and illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the First Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... like having a team of professional garden designers on hand.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Country Living Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... you'll turn to these beautifully rendered design possibilities again and again.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Eleanore Lewis, Woman's Day Garden Planner \u0026amp; Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This idea-filled book takes the guesswork out of landscaping so you can focus on the fun. Designs that work, great plants you can find, accurate instructions, and detailed drawings will help you succeed.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Nancy Beaubaire, former Editor Fine Gardening and Country Living Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Home Landscaping series takes the fear out of gardening by skillfully combining a wide range of attractive, dependable plants with clear, concise information on the techniques of gardening and easy-to-follow plans.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Thomas Fischer, Executive Editor, Horticulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoger Holmes is the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eFine Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He co-edited the monumental \u003ci\u003eTaylor's Master Guide to Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e and other highly regarded gardening books, and produced the eight-book regional landscaping series of which this book is part. Lance Walheim lives in California and has authored or contributed to more than 30 gardening books, including \u003ci\u003eLawns for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoses for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Natural Rose Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCitrus\u003c\/i\u003e. He was co-author of Creative Homeowner's \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Home Landscaping\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also been a staff editor at \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.7 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763440746784,"sku":"9781580114868","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/99c7fae0e7cd0ef5cc6b2891eea43b73.webp?v=1780235815","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/western-home-landscaping-from-the-rockies-to-the-pacific-coast-from-the-southwestern-us-to-british-columbia-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}