Product Description

Rocky Mountain gardeners of all skill levels can now breath a sigh of relief.

Keep gardens healthy and productive with the quick, expert advice provided in this easy-to-use pocket-size guide. Within these pages you will find the necessary resources and tools to adjust to the challenges of living in the rugged Rocky Mountains. Gardeners in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, will find down-to-earth tips on:

*Growing the right plants for your geographic area
*Working with soil
*Understanding unique weather challenges
*Getting rid of "invaders"—weeds and pests

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1173601 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781555915070
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Review
A comprehensive gardening help book. -- Colorado Springs Gazette

Cool Tool. -- Boulder Daily Camera

Easy-to-follow tips on dealing with gardening challenges. -- Albuquerque Journal

About the Author
Susan J. Tweit is a popular writer, speaker, and radio commentator. She has worked as a field ecologist and a native plant landscaper and has contributed to Audubon and other magazines, as well as to newspapers. She is the author of seven other books including Barren, Wild, and Worthless: Living in the Chihuahuan Desert and Seasons of the Desert: A Naturalist’s Notebook. She teaches creative writing and natural history workshops around the country. She lives in Salida, Colorado, where she has created a public xeriscape garden.

Customer Reviews

Rocky Mountain Garden Survival Guide
The Rocky Mountain Garden Survival Guide

I love this book. Five years ago I moved to the Western Slope of Colorado from the desert above Palm Springs, CA. I wish I had had this book then. So many mistakes, so little time.

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