A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region

A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region
Title A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region PDF eBook
Author Margaret B. Gargiullo
Publisher Rutgers University Press
Pages 339
Release 2007
Genre Architecture
ISBN 0813541638

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It is no secret that with each new office park, strip mall, and housing development that slices through the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut landscape, more and more indigenous plant habitats are being destroyed. Concrete, after all, is not a friendly neighbor to vegetative life. Less common wisdom, however, holds that plants native to this region have been disappearing rapidly for a variety of reasons, and some of the causes can be avoided, even as construction projects continue to move in. One of the most serious threats to indigenous plants is the introduction of invasive non-native species by landscapers after new developments are built. In this unique guide, ecologist Margaret B. Gargiullo presents a detailed look at the full scope of flora that is native to this region and available for propagation. She offers practical advice on how to increase the amount of indigenous flora growing in the metropolitan area, and in some cases, to reintroduce plants that have completely disappeared. More than one hundred line drawings of plants and their specific habitats, ranging from forests to beaches, help readers visualize the full potential for landscaping in the area. A separate entry for each plant also provides detailed information on size, flower color, blooming time, and its possible uses in wetland mitigation, erosion control, and natural area restoration. Some plants are also highlighted for their ability to thrive in areas that are typically considered inhospitable to greenery. Geared specifically for landscape architects, designers, land managers, and restorationists, and easily searchable by plant type or habitat, this guide is an essential reference for everyone concerned with the regionas native plant life. Since most of the plants can also be grown well beyond the New York City metropolitan area, this book will also be useful for project managers doing restoration work in most of southern New England and the mid-Atlantic region, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland."

Native Plants of the Northeast

Native Plants of the Northeast
Title Native Plants of the Northeast PDF eBook
Author Donald Joseph Leopold
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 308
Release 2005
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9780881926736

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Includes nearly 700 species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the U. S. and all of eastern Canada. Discusses restoration of native plant habitats and offers practical advice on cultivation and propagation in addition to descriptions, ranges, and hardiness information. An appendix recommends particular plants for difficult situations and for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Original.

Native Plants of the Southeast

Native Plants of the Southeast
Title Native Plants of the Southeast PDF eBook
Author Larry Mellichamp
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 368
Release 2014-01-28
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604693231

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Using native plants in a garden has many benefits. They attract beneficial wildlife and insects, they allow a gardener to create a garden that reflects the native beauty of the region, and they make a garden more sustainable. Because of all this, they are an increasingly popular plant choice for home and public gardens. Native Plants of the Southeast shows you how to choose the best native plants and how to use them in the garden. This complete guide is an invaluable resource, with plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Comprehensive lists recommend particular plants for difficult situations, as well as plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.

Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City

Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City
Title Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City PDF eBook
Author Leslie Day
Publisher JHU Press
Pages 356
Release 2007-11-30
Genre Nature
ISBN 0801886813

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Throw it in your backpack, hop on the subway, and explore.

Wildflowers of New York City

Wildflowers of New York City
Title Wildflowers of New York City PDF eBook
Author Andrew Garn
Publisher Three Hills
Pages 208
Release 2021-03-15
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9781501751622

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"This photography book illustrates some of the many flowers, native and otherwise, that grow uncultivated within New York City. It is not intended as a field guide, but as a visual exploration of the city that will engage the public through visual delight"--

New York City Trees

New York City Trees
Title New York City Trees PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Columbia University Press
Pages 262
Release 2002
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9780231128353

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This pocket-sized gem is dedicated to the idea that every species of tree has a story and every individual tree has a history. Includes stories of New York City's trees, complete with photos, tree silhouettes, and leaf and fruit morphologies.

A Way to Garden

A Way to Garden
Title A Way to Garden PDF eBook
Author Margaret Roach
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 321
Release 2019-04-30
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604698772

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“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.