Butterfly Gardening for Texas /

Texas hosts an unparalleled number of butterfly species, and whether one is near the beaches of the Gulf Coast or in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos, all Texans (and visitors to the state) can enjoy the color and tranquility that butterflies bring to any outdoor space. In this book, the author shar...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ajilvsgi, Geyata, 1933-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: College Station : Texas A & M University Press, 2013.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Butterfly gardening.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > General.
Jardinage pour attirer les papillons > Texas.
Butterfly gardening > Texas.
Texas.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Understanding the butterfly
  • Creating a butterfly garden
  • A planting plan
  • An instant butterfly garden
  • Let nature do it: butterfly-friendly pest controls
  • A special South Texas garden
  • Butterfly profiles
  • Larval food plant profiles
  • Nectar plant profiles
  • Appendix. How to photograph butterflies ; Seed and plant sources ; Butterfly organizations, societies, and publications ; Plant organizations, societies, and publications ; Places of interest ; Gardening magazines and newsletters ; Gardening supplies ; Habitat preservation ; Further information.

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