I like it. The different appendixes answers a lot of questions in a series of good graphs about many native species. Most of the book is appendix. It also tells you what types of soils, Habitat, sun exposure, height, flower and fruit and the ecological regions a plant grows well in. If they are good for forage, deer resistant, larval food. I use it in conjunction with other books like Sally Wasawski's book, Hill Country Landowners guide by Jim Stanley. Most of the info can be found online but it is in a book all in conjunction with itself and I like that. The book does not effect how I treat my land in the restoration process, but it helps in my choices for revegitating some trees and shrubs.I do not irrigate so things need to be able to thrive in adverse conditions.
I have a small bird preserve west of Austin abut 30 miles. I try to attract butterflies so the birds can have dinner. I do wildlife management also. I have gotten much useful info by going and attending seminars with Holistic land Management, A seminar at Bamberger Ranch "Selah" and some that are put on by the county. I am trying to set aside time to do a Master Naturalist class in Hays County.

Thanks so much for that info. I have been thinking about taking the classes at Bamberger too, so I'm glad to hear it was helpful.

This post was edited by mrs.wiggley on Thu, Aug 7, 14 at 18:00