Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees - Gardening Alternatives to Nonnative Species: An Illustrated Guide (Paperback, An Illustrated Guide)

In this companion volume to the bestselling The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants, Charlotte Adelman and Bernard L. Schwartz offer another indispensible guide to replacing nonnative plants with native alternatives. This time, their subject is the native woody species that are the backbone of our gardens and landscapes. Among other ecological benefits, native shrubs and trees provide birds and butterflies with vital food and reproductive sites that nonnative species cannot offer. And they tend to be hardier and easier to maintain. The authors provide a comprehensive selection of native woody alternatives that, season by season, provide effects similar to those of nonnative shrubs and trees used for ornamental purposes and shade. These plants are suitable for all garden styles, provide blooms and fall color, and have the same cultivation requirements as their nonnative counterparts. Nature notes alert readers to the native species' unique ecological roles. Unlike other gardening guides, Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees goes beyond mere suggestion to provide gardeners with the tools they need to make informed, thoughtful choices. Knowing which native species to plant for desired effects empowers landscapers and gardeners to take on a greater role in protecting our midwestern environment.

General

Imprint:	Ohio University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2017
First published:	2015
Authors:	Charlotte Adelman • Bernard L Schwartz
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Laminated cover
Pages:	448
Edition:	An Illustrated Guide
ISBN-13:	978-0-8214-2164-2
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Landscape gardening Books > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Landscape gardening
LSN:	0-8214-2164-6
Barcode:	9780821421642

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