Search Results - "Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West"

Practical Turfgrass Areas by Kopp, Kelly, Gunnell, JayDee

“…Of the guiding principles of water-efficient landscaping, the most controversial involves the use of turfgrass in the landscape. At times it seems as though…”
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Appropriate Plant Selection by Croft, Amy, Kratsch, Heidi

“…It is a misconception that water-efficient landscapes must be designed using only plants native to the region. Some plants native to the Intermountain West are…”
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References and Additional Resources by Kratsch, Heidi

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Foreword by Eric Klotz

“…Utah is one of the five fastest growing states in the nation, and it shares a border with the four other fastest growing states. From 1990 to 2000, Utah’s…”
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Soil Preparation by Cardon, Grant E, Patterson, Ron, Heflebower, Rick

“…Fundamental to water-efficient management in landscapes and gardens is an understanding of how soils interact with water and how various soil properties affect…”
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Landscape Maintenance by Croft, Amy, Rupp, Larry A, Kratsch, Heidi A

“…Maintenance techniques for a water-efficient landscape are not different from those for a conventional landscape. But differences do exist regarding the types…”
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Irrigation Planning by Hunter, Graham, Waters, Molly, Kratsch, Heidi A

“…Irrigation of a water-efficient landscape starts with designing a system that will most effectively deliver water to plants with the least amount of waste. The…”
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Use of Mulch by Kratsch, Heidi A, Shao, Margaret

“…Mulching around plants in a water-efficient landscape helps keep valuable water in the soil around plant roots and discourages the germination and growth of…”
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Planning and Design by Spranger, Anne, Varga, William A

“…The design of a landscape is critical to achieving water sustainability. Landscapes must be designed to match the regional climate and soil conditions. These…”
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Preface by Heidi A. Kratsch

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Index by Kratsch, Heidi

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Back Matter

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Front Matter

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Table of Contents

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Index

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Principle 7: Landscape Maintenance

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Principle 4: Practical Turfgrass Areas

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Principle 6: Irrigation Planning

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Principle 1: Planning and Design

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Foreword

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