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109 References and Additional Resources Cox, L., and R. Koenig. 2003. “Solutions to soil problems: II. High pH (alkaline soil).” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications /publication/AG_Soils_2003-02.pdf. Beddes, T., and H. A. Kratsch. 2008. “Water-wise landscaping: Plant maintenance.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications /publication/HG_Landscaping_2008-01pr.pdf. Booth, Norman K., and James E. Hiss. 2002. Residential landscape architecture: Design process for the Private Residence. 3rd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Ellefson, C. L., and D. Winger. 2004. Xeriscape Colorado: The complete guide. Englewood, CO: Westcliffe Publishers. Farrell-Poe, K., J. Barnhill, R. Koenig, and B. Miller. 1997. “Using compost in Utah gardens .” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/ publications/factsheet/HG_Compost_02.pdf. Farrell-Poe, K., R. Koenig, B. Miller, and J. Barnhill. 1997. “Using compost in Utah turf applications.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu. edu/files/publications/factsheet/HG_Compost_03.pdf. Hannebaum, L. G. 2002. Landscape design: A practical approach. 5th ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Heaton, K., and R. Koenig. 2003. “Solutions to soil problems: V. Low organic matter.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications /publication/AG_Soils_2003-05.pdf. Johnson, M., and R. Koenig. 2003. “Solutions to soil problems: III. Drainage.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/ publication/AG_Soils_2003-03.pdf. Keane, T. 1995. “Water-wise landscaping: Guide for water management planning.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/ publication/EC_458.pdf. Koenig, R., and T. Cerny. 2003. “Solutions to soil problems: IV. Soil structure (compaction ).” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/ publications/publication/AG_Soils_2003-04.pdf. Koenig, R., and V. Isaman. 1997. “Topsoil quality guidelines for landscaping.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/forestry/Reading/ Assets/PDFDocs/AG/AGSO02.pdf. 110 Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West Koenig, R., K. Kopp, and C. Reid. 2002. “Water-wise landscaping: Monitoring irrigation with probes.” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu. edu/files/publications/publication/HG-518.pdf Kopp, K., and P. Johnson. 2006. “Turfgrass Cultivation (Aerification).” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication /HG_Turf_2006-02.pdf. Mee, W., J. Barnes, R. Kjelgren, R. Sutton, T. Cerny, and C. Johnson. Water Wise: Native Plants for Intermountain Landscapes. Logan, UT: Utah State University Press. Parent, V., and R. Koenig. 2003. “Solutions to soil problems: I. High salinity (soluble salts).” Utah State University Cooperative Extension. http://extension.usu.edu/files/ publications/publication/AG_Soils_2003-01.pdf. Pittenger, D. R., D. A. Shaw, D. R. Hodel, and D. B. Holt. 2001. Responses of landscape groundcovers to minimum irrigation. J. Environ. Hort. 19(2):78–84. Rumary, M. 2001. Xeriscaping: Planning and planting low-water gardens. New York: Sterling Publishing. Shaw, D. A., and D. R. Pittenger. 2004. Performance of landscape ornamentals given irrigation treatments based on reference evapotranspiration. Acta Hort. 664:607–613. Sowell, J. 2001. Desert Ecology. Salt Lake City, UT: The University of Utah Press. Staats, D., and J. E. Klett. 1995. Water conservation potential and quality of non-turf groundcovers versus Kentucky bluegrass under increasing levels of drought stress. J. Environ. Hort. 13:181–185. Weinstein, G. 1999. Xeriscape handbook: A how-to guide to natural, resource-wise gardening. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing. Welsh, D. F. 2001. Refining the concept of xeriscape. In Water right: Conserving our water, preserving our environment, ed. H. M. Cathey, 39–41. Rolling Meadows, IL: International Turf Producers Foundation. http://www.thelawninstitute.org/img/c/ f185578/Water_Right_Book.PDF. ...

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