·A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the Pacific Northwest region (United States: WA, OR and Canada: Western British Columbia) ·Features 48 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of the northwest ·Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·New updated edition includes guidance on native planting, updated information on the impact of climate change, updated plant profiles, and more

Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition will show you inspiring ideas for making your home landscaping more attractive and functional. The 54 featured designs use more than 200 annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that thrive in the southeast region. Drought-resistant plants that are proven performers in the southeast region are also used in the landscape designs. Step-by-step instructions for landscape projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also provided. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on the importance of native plants, identifications of invasive and banned plants, new information on the impact of climate change, new hardiness zone maps, and more.

·A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the Midwest region (United States: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI), and southern Ontario, Canada ·Features 46 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of the Midwest -featuring creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and much more ·Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for your region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·New updated edition includes guidance on native planting while also listing banned, noxious, or invasive plants, updated information on permaculture, the impact of climate change, a new section on integrated plant management, an updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map, and more

Discover endless home landscaping ideas and outdoor DIY projects in this must-have landscaping book! Mid-Atlantic Home Landscaping, 4th Edition features inspiring ideas for making your home landscape more attractive and functional. Featuring 200 of the best native plants that thrive in the Mid-Atlantic region, also included are step-by-step instructions for building paths, patios, walls, fences, arbors, trellises, and other structures. New to this edition is up-to-date information on eco-friendly plant selections, guidance on avoiding invasive plants and how to identify regional species, details on impervious versus porous paved surfaces, why stormwater runoff matters, permaculture, and more!

·A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the California region ·Features 48 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of California ·Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·New updated edition includes guidance on native planting, information on the impact of climate change, updated plant profiles, creating pollinator and wildfire landscapes, and more

The Pacific Northwest Gardener's Book of Lists is the definitive gardening guide for gardeners in this area. Included are such interesting lists as: annuals that attract beneficial insects, perennials for autumn color, hostas for full sun, annuals for dry shade, trees with weeping character, and more.

The climate of the Pacific Northwest presents its gardeners with a unique set of opportunities—ample rain, great soil, and moderate temperatures—and challenges—brief summer heat, wet winters, and ever-present slugs and snails.Growing the Northwest Garden tackles these problems in a fresh and comprehensive way. This practical handbook includes everything a home gardener needs to successfully garden in the region. It explores popular gardening styles like Japanese gardens, herbaceous and mixed borders, tropical gardens, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. Plant profiles for hundreds of ornamental plants highlight the best annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and bulbs for the region. And a comprehensive review of the region's climates, microclimates, and zones help gardeners with site selection, soil preparation, maintenance, and plant selections.

From the beginning of time, physical and human processes have altered British Columbia’s landscape. Geographers seek to understand these processes, and this text provides students with the basic tools and techniques of their craft. Completely revised and expanded for the 2020s, the four edition of Geography of British Columbia contains extensive urban content to reflect BC's transition from a resource-dependent economy to a more service-oriented one presents ideas and concepts in a clear and concise way includes a comprehensive glossary of key terms has more than 125 informative maps, diagrams, graphs, tables, and photos includes suggested readings and discussion questions for each chapter. In an era of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand the complex interaction between human influence on the landscape and the earth’s ever-changing physical processes. This book provides students with the tools, techniques, and knowledge they’ll need.

Provides information on growing trees, perennials, annuals, grasses, herbs, and bulbs, features the basics of garden design, and talks about environmentally sound controls of pests and diseases.