Hot Color, Dry Garden: Inspiring Designs and Vibrant Plants for the Waterwise Gardener
- ISBN-10
- 1604694572
- ISBN-13
- 9781604694574
- Category
- Gardening
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-04-26
- Publisher
- Timber Press
- Author
- Nan Sterman
Description
“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.
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