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

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains By George Oxford Miller

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains by George Oxford Miller


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

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains by George Oxford Miller

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. Its 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 Georges notes. As an added bonus, youll make use of the quick-reference chart, garden plans, and more!

Inside youll 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.

About George Oxford Miller

George Oxford Miller (19432024) was a botanist, nature photographer, environmental journalist, and near-lifelong resident of the West. He lived in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. He served as president and was a lifetime member of the Albuquerque chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico. George earned his masters degree in zoology and botany from the University of Texas at Austin. He was the author of 15 guidebooks to the West. Georges books for Adventure Publications include Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southwest, The Rocky Mountain Plant Guide, and seven wildflower quick guides. He also wrote the Plant of the Month column for New Mexico Magazine. His wildflower website describes more than 700 species with photos and identification tips. His knowledge and kindness were gifts to all.

Table of Contents

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

Additional information

NGR9781647554392
9781647554392
164755439X
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains by George Oxford Miller
New
Paperback
Adventure Publications, Incorporated
2024-07-18
280
N/A
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