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Gardening & Landscaping in the Low Desert

Desert Landscaping for Beginners: Tips and Techniques for Success in an Arid Climate Key Components: Topics and Authors: Where to Buy: Awards:

Key Components:

Successful landscaping in the Southwest requires a different set of techniques than used by gardeners in most of the Country. Desert Landscaping for Beginners contains the latest research-based information from the University of Arizona, written in user-friendly language. Each chapter was written by a local expert with years of experience in that subject. The 224-page book includes illustrations, resources and index.

Topics and Authors

• The Magic of Desert Plants
  Frank Martin, University of Arizona Master Gardener

• Selecting and Transplanting Trees and Shrubs
  Shanyn Hosier, University of Arizona Master Gardener

• Watering Desert Landscapes
  Donna DiFrancesco, City of Mesa Water Conservation Horticulturist

• Pruning for Healthy Trees and Shrubs
  Lucy K. Bradley, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Urban Horticulture Agent

• Plant Problems
  Lucy K. Bradley & Shanyn Hosier

• Seasonal Pests
  Terry Mikel, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Area Horticulture Agent

• Frost Protection
  Lucy K. Bradley

• Cacti and Other Succulents
  Kirti Mathura, Desert Botanical Garden Horticulturist

• Wildflowers
  Michelle Rauscher, Desert Botanical Garden Horticulturist

• Landscaping for Wildlife
  Catherine Rymer, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Instructional Specialist

• Citrus Trees
  George Chott, University of Arizona Master Gardener

• Roses in the Landscape
  Marylou Coffman & Rod McKusick, University of Arizona Master Gardeners

• Growing a Healthy Lawn
  Sharon Dewey, Western Sod, Director of Marketing

"Glyph Award" - Best Gardening/ Agriculture Book, Arizona Book Publishing Association, Phoenix, AZ

 

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