How Long to Read Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest

How Long Does it Take to Read Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest by George Oxford Miller

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

As the world heats up and we become more and more conscious of our place in the natural scheme, the appeal of the native plants of the Southwest becomes ever more compelling for gardeners. In addition to providing year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance, landscaping with native plants contributes to the repair of the natural ecosystem and brings us closer to our environment—and the array of native plant material available to the Southwestern gardener is diverse and spectacular, providing seemingly endless opportunities for creative and attractive landscapes. In Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest, George Oxford Miller provides the definitive guide to choosing the best of the best among the native plants of Arizona and New Mexico. Covering wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers, and cacti, this comprehensive, richly illustrated book selects the species whose ornamental qualities, growth habit, adaptability, maintenance needs, and beauty add up to the highest landscape value. The illustrations, maps, and charts provide guidelines for species selection and planting, ongoing maintenance, landscape design, and water and energy conservation. In-depth plant profiles describe the habitat requirements for more than 350 native plant species, subspecies, and varieties, with lush photographs illustrating how each plant looks and responds to landscape conditions. As the interest in native-plant landscaping and xeriscaping continues to grow, this book will find a place on the shelf of every gardener and landscaper in the region—or of anybody interested in recreating the beauty of the Southwest in a hot, dry corner of the yard.

How long is Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest?

Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest by George Oxford Miller is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest aloud.

What Reading Level is Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest?

Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest?

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