Western Garden Book
More than 8,000 Plants – The Right Plants for Your Climate – Tips from Western Garden Experts (Sunset Western Garden Book)
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ISBN-10: 0-376-03916-7
ISBN-13: 9780376039163
Publisher: Oxmoor House
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Year: February 1, 2007
Edition: Eighth Edition
Size: 21.08 x 27.18 x 3.81cm
Number of pages: 768
Weight: 1,769gr
Binding: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0-376-03916-7
ISBN-13: 9780376039163
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Country:
Year: February 1, 2007
Edition: Eighth Edition
Size: 21.08 x 27.18 x 3.81cm
Number of pages: 768
Weight: 1,769gr
Binding: Paperback
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Editors of Sunset Books, Kathleen Brenzel (Eds.)
Oxmoor House; 2007
Hardcover
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Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the »bible of Western gardening.« With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it's THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very best--it's all here. You'll also find updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties. In this edition, we introduce an exciting new feature: gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. The Western Garden Book has never been better! Features:
Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the »bible of Western gardening.« With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it's THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very best--it's all here. You'll also find updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties. In this edition, we introduce an exciting new feature: gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. The Western Garden Book has never been better! Features:
8th Edition of this perennial bestseller
More than 8,000 plant listings, 500 new, keyed to climate zones
30 Plant Selection Guides to find the perfect plant for every situation
Special contributions from 40 eminent Western garden experts
Introduction by Sunset garden editor Kathleen N. Brenzel, with a photographic tour of gardens that are truly the `Best of the West' gardens
reviews
Excellent Resource 
This bible of plants is an excellent reference and well-worth the investment. I refer to it often and am constantly amazed that it covers such a wide range of plants – including unusual edibles. Highly recommended as a resource you will use for years and years.
This bible of plants is an excellent reference and well-worth the investment. I refer to it often and am constantly amazed that it covers such a wide range of plants – including unusual edibles. Highly recommended as a resource you will use for years and years.
garden lovers
a book no garden lover can live without-the Merck Manual for gardeners. The first place I look for answers.
a book no garden lover can live without-the Merck Manual for gardeners. The first place I look for answers.
The west coast plant bible
I've been told about this book for years since my friends and acquaintances know I am an avid amateur gardener. Finally, I bought it before we started on a major remodel including the landscaping. This is an incredible reference book, not just for the plants themselves but the lists in the front and the gardening guides in the back. This book was excellent for research prior to buying our plants from nurseries around the SF bay area. It was easy to cross-reference against what the stores have in stock and to be particular about certain species/varietals. Our front yard is nothing but native and flowering plants, causing neighbors to stop and look and allowing the bees, birds and butterflies to enjoy the yard. By knowing the watering and sun needs of the plants I was able to (mostly) segregate the yard into 2 sections.
I've been told about this book for years since my friends and acquaintances know I am an avid amateur gardener. Finally, I bought it before we started on a major remodel including the landscaping. This is an incredible reference book, not just for the plants themselves but the lists in the front and the gardening guides in the back. This book was excellent for research prior to buying our plants from nurseries around the SF bay area. It was easy to cross-reference against what the stores have in stock and to be particular about certain species/varietals. Our front yard is nothing but native and flowering plants, causing neighbors to stop and look and allowing the bees, birds and butterflies to enjoy the yard. By knowing the watering and sun needs of the plants I was able to (mostly) segregate the yard into 2 sections.
Exactly what I expected
I had done quite a bit of browsing before buying this gardening book versus others. This book provides gardening tips for planting and plant maintenance. I also highly recommend this item as a comprehensive plant guide for the western US region.
I had done quite a bit of browsing before buying this gardening book versus others. This book provides gardening tips for planting and plant maintenance. I also highly recommend this item as a comprehensive plant guide for the western US region.
Good for Northern Utah gardens 
We consult this book frequently to help us select and maintain low water use plants. As others have written already, the index could be easier to navigate and there could be more Utah-specific information; otherwise this is a pretty good reference.
We consult this book frequently to help us select and maintain low water use plants. As others have written already, the index could be easier to navigate and there could be more Utah-specific information; otherwise this is a pretty good reference.
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