Desert Landscaping for Beginners
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
Awards
© 1997 The University of Arizona,
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Cooperative Extension,
in Maricopa County.
Comments to Maricopa-hort@ag.arizona.edu
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