Naturescaping:
A Landscaping Partnership with Nature
by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Published by: the Oregon Department
of Fish & Wildlife
This wonderfully illustrated and popular book
on naturescaping is intended to serve as a how-to
guide for creating a positive legacy for humans,
plants and animals. The book includes a thorough
and illustrated discussion of landscaping for
different wildlife communities as well as plant
descriptions, several detailed examples including
maps, and other valuable information. 204 pp.
Landscaping
for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
by Russell Link Published By: University of Washington
Press
Written by a wildlife biologist, this is a book
that homeowners, property owners, professional
wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden
designers will all find invaluable. It is a great
source of information on: wildlife habitat and
landscaping basics; birds, mammals, reptiles,
amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted
to your property; specialty gardens for butterflies
and hummingbirds; how to plant and maintain woodlands,
grasslands, wetlands, and waterways; feeders and
nest boxes, ponds and birdbaths; potential problems;
wildlife viewing tips; extensive plant lists.
319 pp.
Plants of
the Pacific Northwest Coast
by Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon Published by: Lone Pine Publishers
This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species
of plants found along the Pacific Coast from Oregon
to Alaska. Includes trees, shrubs, wildflowers,
aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens.
Range maps and line drawings supplement full color
photographs. Extensive and entertaining notes
about historical use by humans are included along
with easy-to-understand plant descriptions. 527
pp.
Propagation
of Pacific Northwest Native Plants
by Robin Rose, Caryn E. C. Chachulski, Diane L. Haase
Published by: Oregon State University
Press
An excellent reference for home gardeners, landscape
professionals and nursery gardeners, this is not a glossy
picture book. It contains general and scientific information
on growing and planting nearly 140 plants. Plants are
divided into shrubs, trees, forbs and grasses. 256 pp.
National
Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest
by Peter Alden Published by: Alfred A. Knopf,
Inc.
An easy-to-use guide that provides illustrated
descriptions of plants native to Oregon and Washington.
This versatile guide also provides illustrated
description of birds, mammals and other local
wildlife native to the local plant communities.
Over 1300 quality phographs and a listing of parks,
preserves and sanctuaries where you might find
native plants. 448 pp.
Trees
and Shrubs of California
by John D. Stuart and John O. Sawyer Published by: University of California
Press
A comprehensive field guide to the woody plants
of California's wildlands. Includes detailed drawings
of most plants listed; maps illustrating their
native ranges; a description and the habitat,
range, and other details of each plant; and vivid
color photo plates. 500 pp.
Growing
California Native Plants
by Marjorie D. Schmidt Published by: University of California
Press
Schmidt draws on her years of experience gardening
with native plants as she discusses numerous California
native trees, shrubs, ferns, and wildflowers:
where they are found, conditions they need to
grow, and combinations in which they thrive. The
book also includes a list of useful references,
societies, and plant sources. 366 pp.
National
Audubon Society Field Guide to California
by Peter Alden Published by: Alfred A. Knopf,
Inc.
An easy-to-use guide that provides illustrated
descriptions of plants native to California. This
versatile guide also provides illustrated description
of birds, mammals and other local wildlife native
to the local plant communities. Over 1300 quality
phographs and a listing of parks, preserves and
sanctuaries where you might find native plants.
448 pp.
