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Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In recent years, gardeners have faced increased water-use restrictions, and it's not limited to dry-climate areas like the Southwest. There are restrictions in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. And even for gardeners with no water restrictions, low-water plants are key to a sustainable garden. Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens....
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
In recent years California has been facing extreme drought, and in 2015 they passed state-wide water restrictions that affect home owners. Unfortunately the drought is only going to get worse, and gardeners who aren't willing to abandon their beloved pastime entirely are going to have to learn how to garden with the absolute minimum of water. The Drought-Defying California Garden offers gardeners in the Golden State everything they need to get started...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
208 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to creating gardens that will thrive in the face of water shortages and dry conditions provides an A-to-Z listing of more than five hundred drought-resistant plants, shares tips for planting and maintenance, and provides hundreds of original photographs.
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
319 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Lush, brilliant gardens thrive even in dry climates -- and no one is better qualified to help you bring joyful color to arid spaces than Nan Sterman, garden designer and host of the award-winning television program A Growing Passion. This inspiration-packed guide busts common low-water gardening myths, showcases vibrant waterwise gardens, and suggests more than 150 bright, drought-tolerant plants. Stop thinking dry means drab. Sterman's colorful...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
233 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results."--Provided by publisher.
With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, conserving water is more important than ever - but that doesn't mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Hot days, cool nights, dry air, a blazing sun--California's Mediterranean climate is not what you think of when you hear "lush garden," but leading garden designers Nolan and his peers have revolutionized this genre with their artful designs. Nolan, the authority on dry gardens, has carefully selected 25 unique public and private garden masterpieces, diverse examples of interior and exterior gardening techniques. Readers will be treated to a complete...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
235 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The Bold Dry Garden offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you?ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed...
Publisher
City of Santa Barbara
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (ca. 270 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Episodes 1-9 of the local TV show that shows you how to garden in environmentally-friendly, sustainable ways. Covers such topics as incorporating the best plants into your garden, irrigation systems, soils, pests, etc.
Publisher
City of Santa Barbara
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Episodes 10-13 of the local TV show that shows you how to garden in environmentally-friendly, sustainable ways. Covers such topics as incorporating low-water native plants into your garden, low-maintenance lawns, etc.
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