In this Book
- Best Plants for New Mexico Gardens and Landscapes: Keyed to Cities and Regions in New Mexico and Adjacent Areas, Revised and Expanded Edition
- Book
- 2016
- Published by: University of New Mexico Press
First published in 1995, this invaluable guide to the trees, shrubs, ground covers, and smaller plants that thrive in New Mexico’s many life zones and growing areas is now available in a long-awaited new edition. Landscape architect Baker H. Morrow considers the significant factors that impact planting in New Mexico—including soil conditions, altitude, drought, urban expansion, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation—to provide the tools for successful gardens and landscapes in the state. Added photographs and sketches identify the forms and uses of plants, including many new species that have become widely available in the region since the 1990s. The latest recommendations for specific cities and towns include more photos for ease of reference, and botanical names have also been updated. With ingenuity and efficient water management, Morrow demonstrates how to create landscapes that provide shade, color, oxygen, soil protection, windscreening, and outdoor enjoyment.
First published in 1995, this invaluable guide to the trees, shrubs, ground covers, and smaller plants that thrive in New Mexico’s many life zones and growing areas is now available in a long-awaited new edition. Landscape architect Baker H. Morrow considers the significant factors that impact planting in New Mexico—including soil conditions, altitude, drought, urban expansion, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation—to provide the tools for successful gardens and landscapes in the state. Added photographs and sketches identify the forms and uses of plants, including many new species that have become widely available in the region since the 1990s. The latest recommendations for specific cities and towns include more photos for ease of reference, and botanical names have also been updated. With ingenuity and efficient water management, Morrow demonstrates how to create landscapes that provide shade, color, oxygen, soil protection, windscreening, and outdoor enjoyment.
Table of Contents
- Preface to the Second Edition
- pp. ix-x
- Acknowledgments for the First Edition
- pp. xiii-xiv
- Quick Reference: How to Use This Book
- pp. xv-xvi
- Section 1. Background to Landscape Plantings for New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and El Paso
- Life Zones
- p. 5
- Native Plants
- pp. 11-13
- Section 2. Tips for New Mexico Gardening and Landscaping
- Plant Selection
- pp. 18-22
- Best Street Trees
- p. 24
- Best Patio Trees
- p. 24
- Best Hedge Plants
- p. 25
- Best Specimen Plants
- pp. 26-28
- Best Large-Area Ground Covers
- pp. 28-29
- Best Shade-Loving Plants
- pp. 30-31
- Native Plant All-Stars
- pp. 31-33
- Section 3. The New Mexico Plant List
- Ground Covers
- pp. 83-89
- Alamogordo
- pp. 113-116
- Albuquerque
- pp. 117-122
- El Paso/Ciudad Juárez
- pp. 155-159
- Farmington, Bloomfield, and Aztec
- pp. 164-168
- Fort Sumner
- pp. 169-172
- Gallup and Grants
- pp. 173-176
- Las Cruces
- pp. 181-185
- Los Alamos
- pp. 194-198
- Pagosa Springs
- pp. 199-201
- Santa Rosa
- pp. 225-229
- Silver City
- pp. 230-234
- Truth or Consequences
- pp. 248-252
- Selected Bibliographical Sources
- pp. 264-265
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- pp. 266-268