Gardening for the new century : a showcase of distinguished Western gardens that create a sense of place, strike a balance with nature, and reflect. even incorporate, their natural surroundings -- The West's climate zones : climate zone maps depict the West's 11 contiguous states, plus Alaska, Hawaii, and southwestern Canada ; zone descriptions will guide you in choosing the right plants for your garden -- A guide to plant selection : thirty-two specialized plant lists and hundreds of color photographs give you the options you need to create special effects in the garden or solve landscaping problems -- Western plant encyclopedia : descriptions of more than 8,000 plants, accompanied by color illustrations and photographs ; entries include tips on planting and plant care -- A practical guide to gardening : this alphabetical guide to gardening techniques and basic plant care gives you the information you need to create and maintain a healthy garden -- Resource directory : a state-by-state directory of the West's historic and public botanical gardens, arboretums, and estate gardens, as well as guides to scientific plant names and their pronunciation -- Glossary and indexes : a glossary defines common gardening terms and two indexes help you find plant listings, photographs, and gardening topics throughout the book.
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