Western Landscaping Book edited by Fiona Gilsenan & Kathleen Norris Brenzel (Sunset) is the only landscaping book designed specifically for western gardeners; it addresses the landscaping challenges of the region and gives the gardener or landscape designer solutions.
Contents include

• Planning Your Garden (Planning with a Purpose, Microclimates, Seasons, Soils, Understanding Your Site, Western Garden Styles, Designing Your Garden, From Plan to Reality)
• Gardens of the West (The Pacific Northwest , California , The Southwest, The Rocky Mountains )
• Landscaping with Structures (Arbors, Decks, Fences, Fireplaces, Gazebos, Kitchens, Paths, Patios, Play Yards, Ponds, Pools, Spas, Steps, Walls)
• Landscaping with Plants (Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Lawns, Perennials, Annuals, Bulbs, Herbs, Rock Gardens, Succulents, Wildflowers)
• Finishing Touches (Birdbaths, Birdhouses, Boulders, Containers, Furniture, Garden Art, Hammocks, Lighting, Paint, Umbrellas, Water Features)
• Regional Problems and Solutions (Erosion, Fire, Frost and Snow, Pests, Pollen, Privacy, Smog, Soils, Sun, Water, Wind)
• Landscaping Plans (Entries, Side Yards, Small Spaces, Cutting, Four Season, Wildlife, Kitchen, Inspired by Nature, Family)
• Materials and Techniques (Lumber, Masonry, Garden Ponds, Irrigation Systems, Raised Beds, Working Safety)

The natural companion to Sunset's acclaimed Western Garden Book, Western Landscaping Book, a much-needed volume, is organized by region, featuring descriptions of native and naturally adapted plants throughout. Beautifully rendered illustrations highlight entry gardens, innovative borders, and artistic structural accents. It includes over 600 photographs and 300 ready-to-use landscape plans. Step-by-step illustrations and exploded views show you how to do it yourself.

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