Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains

By (author) George Oxford Miller

ISBN13: 9781647554392

Imprint: Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Publisher: Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 18/07/2024

Availability: Available

Description
Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the Rocky Mountains. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, northern New Mexico, and northeastern Utah. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to 106 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, bloom period, growing conditions, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of the quick-reference chart, garden plans, and more! Inside you’ll find: Overview of native pollinator species in the Rocky Mountain region Field guide to 106 native plants, organized by types of plants, such as shrubs, trees, and wildflowers Quick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts Hardiness zone information, weed control tips, and more BONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
Introduction Why Plant a Pollinator Garden? Before You Plant: Create a Master Plan Soil: Minerals, Nutrients & Air Gardening from the Ground Up Weed or Wildflower? ABCs for a Pollinator Habitat Garden Selecting Plants The Basics of Plant Anatomy Urban Wildlife Embracing Our Biological Heritage Meet the Pollinators How to Use This Book Rocky Mountain Plants at a Glance Rocky Mountain Native Plants Trees Shrubs Wildflowers Vines & Groundcovers Grasses Garden Plants for Butterflies Garden Plants for Bees Container Garden for Pollinators Bird Food & Nesting Plants Hummingbird Plants Larval Host List (By Butterfly/Moth Species) Retail Sources of Rocky Mountain Native Seeds & Plants Native Plant Societies Botanical Gardens & Arboretums Index Photo Credits About the Author
  • Gardening with native plants
  • Wildlife: birds & birdwatching
  • General (US: Trade)
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List Price: £17.99