
Native Plants of the Midwest
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden
By: Alan Branhagen
Hardcover | 16 November 2016 | Edition Number 1
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This comprehensive book is for native plant enthusiasts and home gardeners in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, northern Arkansas, and eastern Kansas.
Climate conditions in the Midwest: To varying degrees, all areas have cold winters with snow, short springs, cool falls, and hot, humid summers. Precipitation averages between 20 inches a year in western areas to 40 in the southern and eastern areas.
Industry Reviews
"Whether you are a native plant aficionado or simply looking to add regionally appropriate plants to your landscape, this book will become a valued addition to your library." --Edward S. Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University
"As more people are incorporating more natives in their landscapes for their own pleasure, pollinators, and birds, this book will be used by novice and experienced gardeners alike." --Booklist
"The sheer number of beautiful photographs in this volume provide an excellent way for readers to browse and become inspired by the beauty of native Midwest plants. . . . Gardeners wishing to learn more about native Midwest plants from an experienced professional will appreciate the blending of growing recommendations along with the author's personal experiences using each plant." --Library Journal
"Save time, money, and perhaps the most valuable natural resource--water--by going native in your green space. Native Plants of the Midwest features the best native plants in the heartland and offers clear and concise guidance on how to use them in the garden. . . . This comprehensive book is perfect for both plant enthusiasts and home gardeners looking to reap the benefits of a native garden." --Michigan Gardener
"Well designed and richly illustrated, Branhagen's book will be of value to landscapers, restoration ecologists, and home gardeners interested in creating regionally appropriate landscapes." --Choice
"Includes stunning images that showcase the leafy and colorful variations in nature and is ideal for those looking to update their landscape." --Green Bay Press-Gazette
"Well-researched but accessible plant bible." --The Columbus Dispatch
"Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written guide to the Midwest's best native plants for home gardens. . . . an excellent guide to help us choose plants that will offer the home gardener the most success." --The Gateway Gardener's
ISBN: 9781604695939
ISBN-10: 1604695935
Published: 16th November 2016
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 440
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Workman
Country of Publication: US
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 26.7 x 20.3 x 3.81
Weight (kg): 0.3
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