Gardening with Nature in Texas

Name: Gardening with Nature in Texas
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ISBN: 9781556228919

ISBN-10: 1556228910

ISBN-13: 9781556228919

Edition: 2002

Authors: Karen M. Breneman

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Tips on gardening in the shade, alternatives to turf grasses, and producing healthy, vegetables are included.

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date: 2/22/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 246
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792



Introduction



Texas Diversity--How and Why


Geological History


Ecoregions



Native, Naturalized, Heirloom, and Degenerates


Plant Nomenclature


Species Selection


Heritage Plants


Annuals and Perennials


Soil Requirements


Regional Conditions


Attracting Wildlife



Waterwise Gardening


Principles of Efficient Landscape Design


Irrigation



Texas Wildflowers


Wildflower Viewing


Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center


Growing Wildflowers


Wildflower Seeds



Texas Wildscapes--Habitat Gardening


Habitat Layers


Food, Water, and Shelter


Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies


Wildscapes Backyard Habitat Program



Alternatives to Turf--Ground Covers


Soil Preparation


Plant Spacing


Groundwork


Ground Cover Choices


Native Turf Grasses



Trees and What Grows Beneath


Choosing the Right Tree


Site Selection


Planting the Tree


Creating a Woodland


Degrees of Shade



Homegrown Vegetables and Companions


Basic Requirements


Diversify with Companion Plants


Seedlings or Seeds?


Fertilizing



Water Gardening--Wetland Ecosystems


Understanding the Ecosystem


Location, Size, and Type


Installing the Pool or Pond


Earthen Ponds


Water Plants


Controlling Pond Algae


Animal Life


Maintenance



Thieves and Robbers


Texas Parks and Wildlife Illegal Plants


Invasive Trees


Other Undesirable Plants


Invasive Birds



Integrated Pest Management


Eliminating Pests


Predators and Parasites


Biological Controls


Three Principles of IPM



Fire Ants


Two-Step Fire Ant Control


Be Responsible with Pesticides


Fire Ant Predators



Compost--Gardener's Gold


Items to Avoid


Creating a Compost "Pile"


Compost Recipe


Problems and Solutions


Composting for the Apartment Dweller



Don't Bag It! Use It!



Proper Pruning


Pruning Tools and Techniques



Include Nature


Evaluation and Planning


Water Drainage Issues


Overgrown Plants


Rejuvenating Planting Beds


Adding Pathways and Structures



Cats, Dogs, Armadillos, and Other Critters


Controlling the Invaders



Sustainability



Lunch With Lucy



Recommended Reading



Organizations



Wildscape Plan


Index