Overview
Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued. San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the Southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.
Full Product Details
Author: Nan Sterman
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Imprint: Timber Press
Dimensions:
Width: 18.80cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.789kg
ISBN: 9781604694574
ISBN 10: 1604694572
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 26 April 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Gardeners in water-challenged areas will find here expert guidance in plant selection for optimum color impact. --Library Journal starred reviewâ Profusion of design ideas. . . . Strongly recommended for the southwestern, dry-zone gardener. --Booklist This book is full of plant ideas for the Southwest--and designs that gardeners everywhere will appreciate. --Better Homes and Gardens Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued. --San Diego Home and Garden
Profusion of design ideas. . . . Strongly recommended for the southwestern, dry-zone gardener. --Booklist Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued. --San Diego Home and Garden
Gardeners in water-challenged areas will find here expert guidance in plant selection for optimum color impact. --Library Journal starred review Profusion of design ideas. . . . Strongly recommended for the southwestern, dry-zone gardener. --Booklist This book is full of plant ideas for the Southwest--and designs that gardeners everywhere will appreciate. --Better Homes and Gardens Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued. --San Diego Home and Garden
Author Information
California native Nan Sterman is an author, botanist, garden designer, consultant, and award-winning garden communicator who lives in Encinitas, California. She designs low-water, sustainable, and edible gardens for residential and public spaces. Her articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Sunset, Organic Gardening, and she pens a monthly garden column in the San Diego Union Tribune. She is the host of A Growing Passion.
