Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller is a lifelong resident of the West. He has lived in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas, and he has written several guidebooks to the Southwest, including the best-selling trio Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest, Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas, and Landscaping with Native Plants of Southern California. He also wrote wildflower identification guides to Arizona & New Mexico, Colorado, Northern California, Southern California, Texas, and beyond. He wrote a “Plant of the Month” column for New Mexico Magazine and is former president of the Albuquerque chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico, where he still conducts workshops and programs on how to create your own backyard pollinator oasis. 





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Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the Rocky Mountains. 
 The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, northern New Mexico, and northeastern Utah. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. 
 The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! 
 Inside you’ll find: 


Overview of native pollinator species in the Rocky Mountain region

Field guide to over 100 native plants, organized by level of sunlight needed

Quick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts

Hardiness zone information, weed control tips, and more

BONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests
 Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.

Inhalt

Introduction 
 Hardiness Map 
 Inventorying Your Yard 
 When to Plant 
 Eliminating Existing Weeds 
 Plant Selection 
 Plant Placement 
 Plant Diversity 
 Quick Plant Reference Chart 
 Blooming Chart by Month 
 Trees & Shrubs Guide 
 Garden Plans 
 Creating Nesting Sites for Birds 
 Creating Nesting Sites for Insects/Bees 
 Caterpillar/Butterfly Host Chart 
 Best Plants for Butterflies, Bees, and Birds 
 About the Author