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Beginner-friendly guide to succulent gardening.
50 easy-to-grow succulent varieties included.
Step-by-step DIY projects for creative designs.
Care tips for indoor and outdoor succulents.
Beautiful photography to inspire your arrangements.
Low-maintenance gardening for busy lifestyles.
Gain confidence in succulent care and design.
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Price Range: $11.21
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Drought-resistant plants for California climates.
230 native species for diverse gardening options.
Minimize water usage while maintaining beauty.
Includes perennials, annuals, shrubs, and succulents.
Expert tips for plant establishment and maintenance.
Supports sustainable gardening practices amid water restrictions.
Ideal resource for climate-conscious California gardeners.
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Price Range: $15.99
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Completely redesigned and updated Ninth Edition.
Thousands of vibrant color photographs throughout.
Easy-to-follow format for all gardeners.
Climate Zone Maps for effective gardening.
New "Plant Finder" for problem area solutions.
Includes an A to Z Plant Encyclopedia.
Visual guide for gardening from start to finish.
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Price Range: $15.00
Color: 17 positive
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8th edition of the essential gardening guide Over 8,000 plant listings, including 500 new Keyed to specific climate zones for better selection 30 Plant Selection Guides for tailored plant choices Expert tips from 40 renowned Western gardening experts Updated design with more photography and illustrations Practical gardening advice for beginners and experts
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Price Range: $30.34
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Identify 200 Colorado wildflower species easily.
Organized by color and size for convenience.
Includes stunning full-page professional photographs.
Fact-filled information for each wildflower species.
Nature Notes with interesting naturalist insights.
Updated photographs and expanded information in new edition.
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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Price Range: $13.60
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Explores intersection of race and environmentalism.
Inspired by personal journey of gardening diversity.
Challenges restrictive gardening policies in communities.
Combines poetry, prose, and nature writing.
Highlights African diaspora's deep connection to land.
Encourages diverse voices in environmental conversations.
A heartfelt narrative of resilience and growth.
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Price Range: $14.85
Color: New York Times
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48 stunning designs by regional landscape professionals.
Over 200 plants ideal for California climate.
Step-by-step installation instructions for landscapes.
400+ vibrant color photos and illustrations included.
Creative solutions for various landscaping challenges.
Easy-to-follow plans for successful gardening.
Clear, friendly writing for all skill levels.
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Price Range: $14.40
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Comprehensive guide for Western gardeners.
Completely redesigned second edition.
Updated information on soil and fertilizer management.
Color photos enhance visual learning experience.
Covers a variety of garden crops.
Includes tips for fire-resistant landscaping.
Essential resource for novice and experienced gardeners.
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Price Range: $29.60
9
Your ultimate guide to Colorado gardening.
Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Learn about Colorado’s unique soil conditions.
Techniques to thrive in semiarid climate.
Maximize your short growing season effectively.
Discover high-performance plant varieties for Colorado.
Find local resources for gardening assistance.
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Price Range: $14.62
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A powerful narrative on environmental diversity.
Explores heritage through garden cultivation.
Challenges homogenous gardening policies.
Highlights the importance of intersectional discourse.
Connects African diaspora to land and identity.
A blend of nature writing and environmental justice.
Encourages sustainable and diverse gardening practices.
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Price Range: $17.72
Color: Soil
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42 stunning landscape designs for western climates
Over 300 plants and flowers tailored for your region
Step-by-step installation instructions for various projects
650+ photos and illustrations for design inspiration
Emphasizes water conservation and native plant usage
Expert advice from professional landscape designers
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Price Range: $21.95
12
Transform your garden into a wildlife sanctuary.
Attract butterflies, bees, and birds effectively.
Beautiful full-color photographs enhance understanding.
Simple, inexpensive methods for wildlife gardening.
Promotes regional plants and natural gardening practices.
Includes plant resource guide for easy reference.
Encourages stewardship of natural relationships.
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Price Range: $15.41
13
Essential guide for wildfire preparedness.
Expert tips for home fire hardening.
Create beautiful defensible spaces around properties.
Extensive native plant lists for fire resilience.
Supports wildlife while protecting your home.
Actionable steps for homeowners in fire-prone areas.
Stay safe with proactive wildfire risk management.
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Price Range: $15.01
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Monthly gardening guidance for Rocky Mountain regions.
Expert tips from author John Cretti.
Applicable for beginners to experienced gardeners.
Detailed instructions on various garden tasks.
Includes advice for annuals, perennials, and more.
Step-by-step tasks for seasonal gardening success.
Full-color photographs enhance understanding and inspiration.
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Price Range: $21.44
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Month-by-month guide for California native gardening.
Begins in October, aligning with California's seasons.
Detailed tasks for beginners and experienced gardeners.
Includes planting and design ideas for various gardens.
Core techniques: pruning, mulching, and propagating explained.
Shows how to use natives in traditional styles.
Beautifully illustrated, perfect year-round gardening companion.
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Price Range: $23.78
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Explore California's diverse native plant species.
Structured around major California plant communities.
Includes sample garden design plans and drawings.
Features over 600 recommended native species.
Offers 300+ stunning photographs of native plants.
Learn benefits of eco-friendly, native gardening.
Attract wildlife and enhance garden beauty.
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Price Range: $26.99
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Ultimate guide for year-round food gardening.
Revised 30th Anniversary edition with updated information.
Expert advice for Central and Northern California gardeners.
Covers vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers.
Helpful for both new and experienced gardeners.
Includes garden-to-table recipes for fresh meals.
Easy-to-navigate charts and illustrations for quick reference.
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Price Range: $26.67
18
Ultimate guide for beautiful gardens and landscapes.
Over 400 pages of expert tips and ideas.
More than 600 stunning full-color photographs.
Step-by-step instructions for DIY landscaping projects.
Advice for drought, fire, and wind-resistant gardens.
Fresh ideas for stylish patios and flower borders.
Perfect for beginners and experienced landscapers alike.
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Price Range: $14.62
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Monthly gardening guidance for Nevada's desert climate.
Tailored advice from local gardening experts.
Know when to plant trees and shrubs.
Easy-to-follow format for year-round success.
Includes valuable tips and beautiful photographs.
Learn essential tasks for each month.
Boost your garden's health and beauty confidently.
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Price Range: $14.83
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Expert guidance for Rocky Mountain gardeners. Customized advice for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming. Learn to plant, grow, and harvest edibles. Step-by-step instructions for successful gardening. Emphasis on self-reliance and DIY gardening. Discover best fruit and vegetable plants. Beautifully illustrated for visual learners.
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Price Range: $26.99
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Complete guide for growing 190+ edibles.
Instructions for vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
Design ideas for kitchen gardens of all sizes.
Guidelines for composting and building raised beds.
Region-specific growing season details included.
Expert tips from experienced gardeners across the West.
Over 300 pages of vibrant color photographs.
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Price Range: $25.00
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Essential guide for high-elevation gardeners.
Features 150 low-maintenance native plants.
Comprehensive planting and nurturing information included.
Full-color photographs for each plant species.
Details on natural history and cultivation.
Includes annotated zone map and reading list.
Written by experienced horticulturists and educators.
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Price Range: $10.00
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Comprehensive resource for California native plants.
Features over 500 recommended plant species.
Illustrated with 450 vibrant color photos.
Includes chapters on landscape design and maintenance.
Detailed lists for various gardening situations.
Appendices for plant viewing and purchasing locations.
Authored by leading native-plant horticulturists.
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Price Range: $23.75
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Comprehensive guide for Rocky Mountain vegetable gardening.
Expert advice from horticulturist Cheryl Moore-Gough.
Covers unique regional growing challenges and conditions.
Learn how to select and grow various vegetables.
Tips for successful harvesting and season extension.
Ideal for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.
Enhance your gardening skills in the Rocky Mountains.
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Price Range: $25.89
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Comprehensive guide for Nevada gardeners.
Expert advice on top landscape plants.
Specific plant varieties recommended for success.
Step-by-step planting and care instructions.
Boosts property value through landscaping.
Promotes health benefits of gardening.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
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Price Range: $2.82
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Transform lawns into beautiful native plant gardens.
Emphasizes gardening as a rewarding lifelong journey.
Offers practical tips from decades of experience.
Nurtures biodiversity and supports local ecosystems.
Encourages creativity and experimentation in gardening.
Addresses common gardening challenges with practical solutions.
Connects gardeners to their local environment and community.
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Price Range: $7.30
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Explores orange's cultural significance in California.
Features 176 full-color pages and over 250 images.
Tells the story of citriculture and its complexities.
Connects orange's roots to Southeast Asia.
Highlights the allure of California's golden landscapes.
Chronicles the history of California's Orange Empire.
Author David Boulé shares personal insights and experiences.
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Price Range: $35.00
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Explore diverse container gardening options.
Perfect for Washington and Oregon climates.
Over 500 plant recommendations included.
Creative designs for stunning garden displays.
Easy tips for maintaining vibrant planters.
Inspire bold gardening ideas and combinations.
Transform your yard into a neighborhood highlight.
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Price Range: $17.82
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Inspiration for drought-resistant gardening techniques.
Access to Ruth Bancroft's acclaimed garden insights.
Stunning photography showcasing unique garden designs.
Essential tips for growing and maintaining dry plants.
Profiles of signature plants for arid climates.
Innovative design techniques for waterwise gardens.
Transform your garden into a lush, welcoming space.
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Price Range: $32.33
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Expert tips for novice and experienced gardeners.
Covers garden layout and effective planting strategies.
Identifies and solves common soil problems.
Provides effective weed control methods.
Guidance for fall garden maintenance and cleanup.
Instructions for harvesting and storing produce.
Maximize space and save time while gardening.
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Price Range: $7.99
