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With its unique blend of grasses and sturdy perennials, the North American prairie is one of the worlds richest and most beautiful biotopes. Its also one of the most endangeredonly a tiny fraction remains of the millions of pristine acres that once stretched from horizon to horizon. Fortunately, you can recreate some of this diversity at home and enjoy these fascinating plant communities up close. You dont need to have endless acres at your disposalyou can have an authentic prairie garden on a city or suburban lot.And you dont even have to live on the Great Plains: prairie plants are practical choices for any landscape situation that has good drainage and full sun, whether in New England or the desert Southwest. Moreover, with their modest water needs, prairie plants make a great substitute for waterhungry lawns. And at a time when wildlife habitats are under increasing pressure from development, their flowers and foliage provide food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects.Eminently practical, PrairieStyle Gardens shows you how to use prairie plants in a wide variety of situations, from including a few prairie plants in an existing landscape to creating a fullfledged habitat garden. Especially useful is the authors advice on how to make prairie plants work in a typical urban or suburban setting, where it isnt easy to deviate from the local norm. A comprehensive plant profiles section helps you choose which plants will look best and thrive in your particular situation. Each plant entry includes detailed information on size, native habitats, site requirements, hardiness, appropriate landscape uses, care, companion plants, and available cultivars.Anyone can have a prairiethis book tells you how to do it.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Prairie-Style Gardens'? A: The book focuses on creating and maintaining prairie gardens using native prairie plants, emphasizing their beauty and ecological benefits.
- Q: Can I create a prairie garden in a small urban space? A: Yes, the book provides guidance on how to successfully create a prairie garden even in limited spaces, such as city or suburban lots.
- Q: What types of plants are featured in 'Prairie-Style Gardens'? A: The book includes a variety of prairie plants, including grasses and wildflowers, with detailed plant profiles for selection and care.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in gardening? A: Yes, 'Prairie-Style Gardens' is designed to be accessible for all gardeners, providing practical advice regardless of experience level.
- Q: What are the benefits of using prairie plants in landscaping? A: Prairie plants require less water than traditional lawns, support local wildlife, and enhance the beauty of any landscape with their unique characteristics.
- Q: Does the book provide care instructions for the plants? A: Yes, each plant profile includes care instructions, including information on size, site requirements, and companion planting.
- Q: When was 'Prairie-Style Gardens' published? A: The book was published on October 13, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is new and comes in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Prairie-Style Gardens'? A: The author of the book is Lynn Steiner.
- Q: How many pages does 'Prairie-Style Gardens' have? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.