Landscaping with Native s of Texas - 2nd Edition

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From the Back Cover ------------------- Gardeners use native s for many reasons. In addition to providing year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance, landscaping with native s contributes to the repair of the natural ecosystem and brings us closer to our environment. With such a diverse and spectacular array of native material available to the Texas gardener, the rtunities for creative and attractive landscapes are seemingly endless. In this updated edition of Landscaping with Native s of Texas, George Oxford Miller offers the definitive guide to choosing the best of the best among Texas’ native s. Covering wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, cacti, and groundcovers, this comprehensive, richly illustrated book selects the species that combine ornamental qualities, growth habit, adaptability, low maintenance, and beauty for the highest landscape value. The illustrations, s, and charts provide guidelines for species selection and ing, ongoing maintenance, landscape design, and water and energy conservation. In-depth profiles describe the habitat requirements for more than 400 native species, subspecies, and varieties, with stunning photographs illustrating how each looks and responds to landscape conditions. As the interest in native- landscaping and xeriscaping continues to expand, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Texas gardener and landscaper. About the Author Environmental photojournalist George Oxford Miller is a fourth-generation Texan and third-generation nurseryman. He is well known for his many magazine articles, books, and photography on the s and animals of Texas and the Southwest. His work has appeared in Texas Highways, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Living Bird, Wildlife Conservation,and in publications of the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club. He is author of several books, including Landscaping with Native s of the Southwest,Landscaping with Native s of Southern California, andA Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of Texas. Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- Environmental photojournalist George Oxford Miller is a writer, photographer, and third-generation nurseryman. He is well known for his many magazine articles, books, and photography on the s and animals of Texas and the Southwest. His work has appeared in periodicals such as Living Bird, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wildlife Conservation, as well as in publications of the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club. He is author of several books, including Landscaping with Native s of Texas, Landscaping with Native s of the Southwest, Landscaping with Native s of Southern California, and The Ozarks: The People, the ains, the Magic. Miller resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )