California Garden Flowers, Shrubs, Trees and Vines

von Edward J. Wickson

274 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"California Garden Flowers, Shrubs, Trees and Vines" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to horticulture specifically tailored for the unique climatic conditions of the Golden State. Written by Edward J. Wickson, a prominent figure in California agriculture, this work serves as an essential resource for both amateur gardeners and professional landscapers seeking to understand the diverse flora suitable for Pacific coast environments.The book provides detailed instructions on the cultivation and maintenance of a wide variety of plant life, including ornamental flowers, hardy shrubs, majestic trees, and decorative vines. Wickson offers practical advice on soil preparation, irrigation, and plant selection, emphasizing species that thrive in the distinct Mediterranean climate found throughout California. Beyond its technical utility, the work explores the aesthetic principles of garden design, helping readers create beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces.Whether interested in the historical development of Western gardening or seeking timeless horticultural wisdom, readers will find "California Garden Flowers, Shrubs, Trees and Vines" to be an invaluable companion. Its clear, descriptive prose and deep-rooted knowledge of local ecology make it a cornerstone of California botanical literature, capturing the spirit and challenges of gardening in the American West.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025415109
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: XpressPress