Native Plant Gardening (60 books)

A list of books on gardening with native plants, both inspiration and how-to.

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1	Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.45 avg rating — 3,658 ratings score: 397, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.37 avg rating — 6,778 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.35 avg rating — 3,214 ratings score: 386, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.45 avg rating — 3,658 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden by Rick Darke 4.33 avg rating — 703 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes by Thomas Rainer 4.24 avg rating — 824 ratings score: 282, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change by Larry Weaner 4.33 avg rating — 240 ratings score: 265, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The ABCs of California's Native Bees by Krystle Hickman it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Back Yards by Sara Bonnett Stein 4.18 avg rating — 444 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Bats, and Other Pollinators by Kim Eierman (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	My Weeds: A Gardener's Botany by Sara Bonnett Stein 4.07 avg rating — 58 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs by Robert E. Gough 4.25 avg rating — 215 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature by David George Haskell (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 4,314 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers by George Ernest Brown 3.97 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast by Ruth Rogers Clausen 4.24 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Attracting Native Pollinators; Protecting North America's Bees and Butterflies by The Xerces Society 4.40 avg rating — 307 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer 4.38 avg rating — 20,497 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Uli Lorimer 4.40 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather N. Holm (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast: A Field Guide by Peter del Tredici 4.49 avg rating — 104 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden by Camille T. Dungy 4.12 avg rating — 3,749 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design by Benjamin Vogt (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 327 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Going Native: Small Steps to a Healthy Garden by Tammie Painter (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Native American Ethnobotany by Daniel E. Moerman 4.69 avg rating — 158 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants by Charlotte Adelman (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The New American Landscape: Leading Voices on the Future of Sustainable Gardening by Thomas Christopher (Editor) 3.90 avg rating — 52 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant & Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden by Eileen M. Stark (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 92 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Planting the Natural Garden by Piet Oudolf 4.23 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.32 avg rating — 308 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Pollinator Friendly Gardening: Gardening for Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators by Rhonda Fleming Hayes (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 97 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Nature's Best Hope: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.35 avg rating — 303 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Planting: A New Perspective by Piet Oudolf 4.35 avg rating — 442 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Wild Plant Culture: A Guide to Restoring Edible and Medicinal Native Plant Communities by Jared Rosenbaum 4.49 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Saving the Wild South: The Fight for Native Plants on the Brink of Extinction by Georgann Eubanks 4.42 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Garden by George Adams 4.17 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest by Arthur R. Kruckeberg 4.32 avg rating — 109 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife by Nancy Lawson (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 930 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Wildflowers and Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont: A Naturalist's Guide to the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia by Timothy Spira 4.49 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Kristin Currin 4.44 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping by Rita Buchanan 4.28 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant & Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden by Eileen M. Stark (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 92 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway 4.41 avg rating — 4,933 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting by Stu Campbell 3.91 avg rating — 1,279 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants by Robin Rose 4.53 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Practical Botany for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Botanical Terms Explained and Explored by Geoff Hodge 4.36 avg rating — 187 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife by David Mizejewski 4.34 avg rating — 253 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest by Russell Link 4.11 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Understanding Roots: Discover How to Make Your Garden Flourish by Robert Kourik 4.25 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Encyclopedia of Northwest Native Plants for Gardens and Landscapes by Kathleen A. Robson 4.48 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Native Plants in the Coastal Garden: A Guide for Gardeners in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest by April Pettinger 3.59 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Nature-Friendly Garden: Creating a Backyard Haven for Plants, Wildlife, and People by Marlene A. Condon 3.84 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Native Plants of the Southeast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species for the Garden by Larry Mellichamp 4.47 avg rating — 100 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben 4.07 avg rating — 88,692 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Southeast Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Larry Mellichamp 4.40 avg rating — 83 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southeast by Jaret C. Daniels 4.21 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Midwest Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Alan Branhagen 4.32 avg rating — 124 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Amy Greenwell Garden Ethnobotanical Guide to Native Hawaiian Plants & Polynesian-Introduced Plants by Noa Kekuewa Lincoln 4.50 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Native Hawaiian Plants: How to Grow, Cultivate, and Enjoy 25 Popular Plants by Kerin Lilleeng really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Go Native!: Your guide to growing Native Hawaiian and canoe plants wherever you live, work, or play by Hilary Parkinson 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	A Native Hawaiian Garden: How to Grow and Care for Island Plants by John L. Culliney it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars