Table of Contents
Contents
PART ONE
Introduction
Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin
Chapter 1
Understanding Native Plants
Classifying Native Plants
Benefits of Native Plants
Native Plants in the Landscape
Native Plant Conservation
Chapter 2
Wisconsin’s Natural Plant Life
Learning from the Natural World
Southern Grasslands
Prairies
Savannas
Prairie and Savanna in the Landscape
Southern Forests
Deciduous Forest in the Landscape
Northern Woodlands
Northern Mesic Forest
Boreal Forest
Pine Barrens
Northern Woodlands in the Landscape
Water and Shoreline Communities
Water in the Landscape
Chapter 3
Gardening with Native Plants
Hardiness Zones and Frost Dates
Soils and Soil Preparation
Composting Basics
Starting a New Garden
Planting
Mulching
Weed Control
Watering
Grooming
Pest Management
Chapter 4
Landscaping with Native Plants
Assessing Your Site
Choosing a Style
Placing Plants
Creating Mixed Borders
Shade Gardening
Attracting Butterflies
Creating a Hummingbird Habitat
Gardening Among Rocks
Water Gardens and Bog Gardens
Rainwater Gardens
Hardscapes and Accents
Using Non-native Plants
Turf Grasses and Groundcovers
Dealing with City Laws and Neighbors
PART TWO
Native Plant Profiles
Flowers and Groundcovers
Grasses and Sedges
Ferns
Evergreen Conifers
Deciduous Shrubs and Small Trees
Deciduous Trees
Vines
Bibliography
Index
About the Author