| Native Plants of the Midwest: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden Contributor(s): Branhagen, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604695935 ISBN-13: 9781604695939 Publisher: Timber Press (OR) OUR PRICE: $45.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Regional - Midwest (ia, Il, In, Ks, Mi, Mn, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi) - Gardening | Ornamental Plants - House & Home | Sustainable Living |
| Dewey: 635.951 |
| LCCN: 2016009571 |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 8.1" W x 10.4" (3.70 lbs) 440 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Native Plants of the Midwest, by regional plant expert Alan Branhagan, features the best native plants in the heartland and offers clear and concise guidance on how to use them in the garden. Plant profiles for more than 500 species of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, ground covers, bulbs, and annuals contain the common and botanical names, growing information, tips on using the plant in a landscape, and advice on related plants. You'll learn how to select the right plant and how to design with native plants. Helpful lists of plants for specific purposes are shared throughout. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Branhagen, Alan: - Alan Branhagen is director of operations at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the former director of horticulture at Powell Gardens, Kansas City's botanical garden. He is the author of Native Plants of the Midwest and The Gardener's Butterfly Book and has written articles for a range of publications, including Fine Gardening, Missouri Gardener, Missouri Prairie Journal, Landscape Maintenance, and Restoration and Management Notes. Alan is a naturalist and plantsman with a background in garden design and management; he specializes in botany, butterflies, and birds. |