Download or read book Selection and Culture of Landscape Plants in Utah written by Larry Ashby Rupp and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selection and Culture of Landscape Plants in Utah written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecology and Culture of Selected Species Useful in Revegetating Disturbed Lands in the West written by Clinton H. Wasser and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located in the Oklahoma Collection.
Download or read book Designing and Implementing a Prototype for an Interactive Web based Plant Selection Tool written by Julie A. McGrew and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Landscape Plants from Utah s Mountains written by Richard K. Sutton and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing Change in Rural Communities written by Carl N. Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans who make their living from the land - and those who live in small communities closely bound to the land - know the importance of stewardship. This booklet is about stewardship - and the benefits of adding design skills to the mix of talents found in rural America. It recounts the experiences of three landscape architects placed in three Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) areas for a 2-year pilot project. They applied their skills within the context of RC&D objectives chosen by local citizens. They used inexpensive computer-based imaging technology to communicate graphically various conservation and development alternatives. The results in Georgia, Iowa, and Utah were exciting and gratifying: citizens were eager both to improve the stewardship of their land and to participate in shaping their communities in new and productive ways. This booklet offers a sampling of the stories and the techniques used, as well as information about available resources.
Download or read book Monthly Tips For Utah Gardening Gardeners written by Howita Lexon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah, with its varied climates and topography, provides gardening devotees with a range of prospects and obstacles. Utah's diverse microclimates, which span from the arid deserts of the south to the mountain basins of the north, have a significant impact on gardening techniques and the selection of plants. Understanding Utah's distinctive environmental characteristics is essential for gardening there, such as the state's high elevation, intense sunlight, hot summers, frigid winters, and sporadic precipitation patterns. Effective gardening in Utah frequently entails the careful selection of plants that thrive in the region's conditions and the implementation of water-conserving strategies. This introductory section will delve into several fundamental elements of horticulture in Utah, encompassing: - The state of Utah is classified into various USDA Hardiness Zones, which span from 4b to 9a. In general, the northern regions of Utah endure lower temperatures in comparison to the southern regions. It is essential to comprehend your particular climate zone in order to choose vegetation that will flourish in your area. - Soil Conditions: Disparities in soil composition characterize Utah, with sandy soils predominating in certain regions and clayey soils prevalent in others. By determining the composition, pH, and nutrient levels of their soil through a soil test, cultivators can make more informed decisions regarding soil amendments and plant selection. - Water Conservation: Utah faces a substantial water scarcity issue, and the implementation of sustainable horticulture practices necessitates the utilization of water efficiently. Methods such as xeriscaping, mulching, and drip irrigation can help reduce water usage while sustaining healthy plants. - Plant Selection: For a successful garden, it is critical to select plants that thrive in the climate and soil conditions of Utah. Native and drought-tolerant species are frequently superior options due to their reduced water and maintenance needs and adaptation to the local environment. - Seasonal Gardening: Throughout the year, gardening activities in Utah are influenced by the state's distinct seasons. Timing seasonal tasks, such as preparing for frost in the autumn and planting cool-season crops in the spring, is crucial for maintaining a flourishing garden. - Pest and Disease Management Gardeners in Utah may be confronted with an assortment of plant-damaging pests and diseases. The implementation of integrated pest management strategies, which, when required, incorporate chemical, biological, and cultural controls, can assist in the mitigation of these risks. - Community Resources Utah, including gardening organizations, cooperative extension services, and community gardens, provides an abundance of resources for gardeners. These resources furnish cultivators with invaluable information, assistance, and opportunities to collaborate. Enthusiasts can foster aesthetically pleasing and fruitful gardens that flourish in the ever-changing environment of Utah by comprehending and adjusting to the state's distinctive garden obstacles and prospects. Engaging in Utah gardening presents boundless opportunities for ingenuity, knowledge acquisition, and pleasure, whether one is a novice or an experienced gardener.
Download or read book Understanding Utah s Native Plant Market written by Virginia Harding Hooper and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes in Lone Peak Conservation Nursery customer profiles cause state nursery leaders to question what their products are being used for and how trends in native plant use are changing the market for Utah native plants. The Utah native plant market is changing as interest in native plants is expanding to meet new conservation objectives, oftentimes in urban settings. This newer demand for native plants appears to be motivated by current changes in urban conservation behavior, continued population growth in the arid West, scarcity of water resources, the increasing appreciation for indigenous plant aesthetics, and concern for bio-diversity. A survey of2001 American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA) Utah Chapter members sponsored by Lone Peak Conservation Nursery, a state-mandated nursery for the supply of conservation plants to Utah, conveys landscape professionals' philosophical base for native plant choice, experience of native plant use, information needs, desired products and services, and general perception of native plant market and demand in Utah. Landscape architects at the forefront of these trends and the profession have the opportunity to be even more actively engaged in integrating native plant use across the wild land to urban landscape spectrum while collaborating with other industry leaders. Authors report on the significant findings from the Lone Peak ConservationNursery Native Plant Study to explain the complexity of native plant supply and demand in changing Utah markets. Increase in urban water conservation and aesthetic use of native plants and seeming instability in traditional restoration markets force local growers to face challenging decisions about plant production and business strategies. Business-driven decisions of suppliers may affect the availability of source-identified native plant products, and raises the question, "How native is native?" Current dilemmas in the Utah native plant market are identified as market pressures tend to generalize an ecologically specialized natural resource product. Continued research and industry collaboration is needed to better connect supply and demand to better balance the needs of private and public sector market actors sharing native plant resources.
Download or read book Water Wise written by Wendy Mee and published by . This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides descriptions of Intermountain West native plants for use in urban landscapes.
Download or read book The Solitary Place Shall be Glad for Them written by Emily Anne Brooksby Wheeler and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gardens of early Mormon pioneers are a unique cultural resource in the western United States, but little guidance has been provided for understanding or providing landscape treatments for Mormon landscapes. Mormon pioneers came to Utah and the Great Basin to escape religious persecution and build their own holy kingdom. In relative geographical isolation, they built towns that have a distinctive character delineating a Mormon cultural region in the West. Self-sufficiency was an important feature of these towns and of the religious culture of early Mormons, both because of their geographical isolation and their desire to be independent of the world, which they viewed as wicked. This emphasis on self-sufficiency made gardens and gardening an important part of every household, encouraged by religious leaders and individual need. The cultural and personal preferences of individuals did influence the style and contents of Mormon pioneer gardens, but perhaps not to the extent that the religious culture of self-sufficiency did. When managing or treating Mormon pioneer landscapes or gardens, it is helpful to start by assessing any historic features that still exist. Then, the property owner or manager can choose one of the standard landscape treatments of preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction, or opt for some combination of these treatments. Because Mormon pioneers brought plants from all over the world, a large selection of heirloom plants may be suitable for historic Mormon landscapes. A few historic plants are no longer appropriate in Western landscapes because of ecological concerns such as invasiveness or water efficiency, but substitutions for these plants can be found by considering the plant's form, function, and meaning in the historic landscape.
Download or read book Utah Trees and Wildflowers written by James Kavanagh and published by Pocket Naturalist Guide. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost 4,000 plant species have been found in Utah, making it a terrific place for exploring and learning about flora. There is also an especially high level of endemism -- a remarkable 8%! -- in the Beehive State. For many people, plants represent a major part of a landscape's character, so it helps to get acquainted with the most representative species to establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Utah Trees & Wildflowers, which includes 140 common and familiar birds as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its plants. Made in the USA.
Download or read book Trees of Utah and the Intermountain West written by Michael Richard Kuhns and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the all native and introduced trees of the Intermountain West. Includes identification keys and hundreds of authoritative illustrations.
Download or read book Landscaping Plants Suitable for Utah s Climate Soil and Elevation written by Laval Sidney Morris and published by . This book was released on 196? with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Woody Plants of Utah written by Renee Van Buren and published by Utah State University Press. This book was released on 2011-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that includes a vast range of species and plant communities and employs thorough, original keys. Based primarily on vegetative characteristics, the keys don't require that flowers or other reproductive features be present, like many plant guides. And this guide's attention to woody plants as a whole allows one to identify a much greater variety of plants. That especially suits an arid region such as Utah with less diverse native trees. Woody plants are those that have stems that persist above ground even through seasons that don't favor growth, due to low precipitation or temperatures. Woody Plants of Utah employs dichotomous identification keys that are comparable to a game of twenty questions. They work through a process of elimination by choosing sequential alternatives. Detailed, illustrated plant descriptions complement the keys and provide additional botanical and environmental information in relation to a useful introductory categorization of Utah plant communities. Supplementary tools include photos, distribution maps, and an illustrated glossary.
Download or read book Landscaping on the New Frontier written by Susan E. Meyer and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical volume for the home or business owner on landscaping with native, drought-tolerant plants in the Rocky Mountain West. Filled with color illustrations, photos, and design sketches, over 100 native species are described, while practical tips on landscape design, water-wise irrigation, and keeping down the weeds are provided. In this book you will learn how to use natural landscapes to inspire your own designed landscape around your business or home and yard. Included are design principles, practical ideas, and strong examples of what some homeowners have already done to convert traditional "bluegrass" landscapes into ones that are more expressive of theWest. Landscaping on the new Frontier also offers an approach to irrigation that minimizes the use of supplemental water yet ensures the survival of plants during unusually dry periods. You will learn how to combine ecological principles with design principles to create beautiful home landscapes that require only minimal resources to maintain.
Download or read book The Heart of Penstemon Country A Natural History of Penstemons in the Utah Region written by Mikel R. Stevens and published by Sweetgrass Books. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you get when three horticulturalists combine expertise and direct it towards a single plant genus? In this case, a fascinating volume detailing the natural history of the stunning wildflowers we know as penstemons. More specifically, the 76 species of penstemons found in the mountains, deserts, and canyon lands of Utah--the probable center of origin for this complex array of intriguing plants. Penstemon truly is Utah's wildflower. Within these pages you will find the most detailed and comprehensive information ever compiled for this group of Utah's floristic treasures. This book provides information on the discovery of each species, historical ethnobotanical uses, information on range and habitat, detailed description of foliage and flowers, and methods you can use to grow each species in your own garden. Take this book along on your next outdoor adventure and use it to identify and learn about each and every penstemon you encounter.
