Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value. This book contains easy-to-use advice on the top landscape plant choices. It also recommends specific varieties, and provides advice on how to plant, how to grow and how to care for the best plants.

The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most. When is the best time to plant trees and shrubs? Should I fertilize my lawn now? Is it time to prune my roses? What should I be doing in my garden this month? You'll find the answers to these questions and much more inside. This easy-to-use book highlights each of the ten major plant categories using a monthly format. It guides you through each month of the year, telling you exactly what your garden needs. It is like having an expert in the garden with you all year long. Valuable hints are located throughout the book, and beautiful photographs will inspire you. Written just for gardeners where you live, you can be confident that the information is right for you-and your garden will show it.

This expertly written regional gardening book will make the beauty of the American Southwest really bloom as you follow along all year long!

Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation. Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more! Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color handbook. Using modern techniques, as well as tips from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation. Inside you’ll find over 100 color photos, maps, and diagrams, plus expert information on: • Gardening in high and low desert, drought conditions, and for voluntary water conservation • How to assess your site and climate modification • Water-wise gardening methods: in-ground, container, and raised bed gardening • Soil science, proper watering methods, and pest control • How to choose drought-tolerant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds • Recommended varieties by region, plus a seasonal crop guide • Resource list, checklist, and glossary While this guide is geared towards those who live in high desert, low desert, mountains (short season), Pacific coast, and inland valley areas of the Western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to save water can find useful guidance. As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer’s sage advice on dry gardening becomes more and more relevant.

Rocky Mountain Gardener's Handbook is an all-inclusive gardener's reference book. It includes plant information as well as when-to-do-it information. Covering decorative landscape plants and edible plants, this handbook is a thorough introduction to gardening in the Rocky Mountains.

The unique climate and geography of Nevada present gardening devotees with both challenges and opportunities. Nevada, renowned for its arid terrains, extreme temperatures, and fluctuating altitudes, necessitates a horticulture strategy that is adapted to its particular circumstances. Nonetheless, horticulture in Nevada can be worthwhile and fruitful with the application of appropriate strategies, knowledge, and methods. - Comprehending the Climate of Nevada: The climate of Nevada is extremely diverse, ranging from the arid deserts of the south to the mountainous, milder regions of the north. A considerable portion of the state is distinguished by its arid climate, intense radiation, and abrupt temperature changes. In light of these circumstances, gardening endeavors must be modified to prioritize water conservation and heat tolerance. - Choosing Appropriate Plants: Selecting plants that thrive in the climate of Nevada is critical for achieving success in horticulture. Varieties that are resistant to cold, humidity, and drought flourish in this environment. Sagebrush and desert marigold, which are indigenous to Nevada and have adapted naturally to the state's climate, are excellent alternatives for low-maintenance gardens. - Water Conservation: Water is an invaluable resource in Nevada, and sustainable gardening requires water utilization that is efficient. Effective methods for conserving water in the garden include the use of trickle irrigation, mulching, and the selection of drought-tolerant plants. Moreover, by capturing and utilizing precipitation, irrigation requirements can be augmented while dependence on municipal water sources is diminished. - Soil Preparation: An assortment of soil types, including sandy desert soils and stony, alkaline soils, can be found throughout Nevada. The results of a soil test can offer cultivators significant information regarding the composition and pH levels of the soil, enabling them to make appropriate amendments. By enhancing soil structure, water retention, and nutrient levels, organic matter additions, such as matured manure or compost, can provide a healthier environment for plants. - Seasonal Factors: The horticulture calendar in Nevada is subject to the influence of its unique climatic conditions and variations in temperature. It is critical to coordinate planting schedules with optimal growing conditions in order to maximize crop yields and reduce plant stress. Regions characterized by severe winters may require measures to safeguard plants against frost damage. Conversely, milder regions prioritize shading and adequate hydration during the intense summer months. - Gardening Methods: The utilization of gardening techniques such as xeriscaping, container gardening, and raised beds can effectively optimize the utilization of space and resources amidst the demanding environment of Nevada. By exerting improved control over soil quality, drainage, and microclimates, these techniques enable cultivators to extend the growing season and cultivate a greater variety of plants. - Collaborating with community organizations, extension services, and nurseries in the vicinity can yield significant assistance and knowledge pertaining to the unique horticulture obstacles encountered in Nevada. Collaborating among gardeners in the exchange of insights, resources, and experiences promotes a sense of community and facilitates the development of novel gardening techniques. Although horticulture in Nevada does pose distinct obstacles, it also provides prospects for ingenuity, practicality, and a profound rapport with the natural world. Gardeners can foster sustainable, bustling gardens in the dynamic and varied terrain of Nevada by acquiring knowledge of its climate and conditions and adjusting accordingly.

The Southwest Gardener's Handbook is loaded with photographs on the how to, and the when to, on all things gardening in the Great American Southwest.

Intermediate to advanced home gardeners who are interested in learning how to be even more successful in their Southwest garden need this book on their bookshelves! This handbook offers information about how to select plants best-suited for arid Southwest environments (states which include Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah). It's a comprehensive, highly visual resource for gardeners that's rich with planting advice, including specific plant recommendations and critical when-to and how-to pointers necessary for successful home landscaping and gardening. Southwest Gardener's Handbook addresses everything from plant selections to accurate planting timelines and gardening maintenance information. Planting and growing information for edibles is also included with plant selections for the most common plant categories (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and succulents). Another special differentiating component of this book includes the firsthand advice of a local gardener in the region (Utah). Featuring nearly 300 full-color photos of the best plant selections for the dry Southwest region to aid in plant selection, plus an introduction for each plant group and a monthly tips section, this book is a comprehensive resource--a must-have for avid gardeners. You'll find recommended plants, garden how-tos, what-tos, and when-to information for planting, pruning, proper watering, lawn care, and much more. Don't start planting in the Southwest without it!

First published in 1995, this invaluable guide to the trees, shrubs, ground covers, and smaller plants that thrive in New Mexico’s many life zones and growing areas is now available in a long-awaited new edition. Landscape architect Baker H. Morrow considers the significant factors that impact planting in New Mexico—including soil conditions, altitude, drought, urban expansion, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation—to provide the tools for successful gardens and landscapes in the state. Added photographs and sketches identify the forms and uses of plants, including many new species that have become widely available in the region since the 1990s. The latest recommendations for specific cities and towns include more photos for ease of reference, and botanical names have also been updated. With ingenuity and efficient water management, Morrow demonstrates how to create landscapes that provide shade, color, oxygen, soil protection, windscreening, and outdoor enjoyment.