Description
Book SynopsisDry Climate Gardening shows gardeners in arid climates how to create a low-water landscape that’s vibrant and colorful with lots of texture and interest.
Trade Review“In truth, this volume would be useful in any climate since it provides an elementary explanation of everything a novice gardener needs to know, from soil types and pruning tools to water-saving practices and pest control.” * San Bernadino Sun *
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Dry Climate Gardening is a very helpful and detailed book which I consider a must-have to learn dry climate gardening. Gardening in such a climate is easy — if you know all the tricks. In this book, Noelle shows you all the basics. Full-color beautiful photos and very specific instructions make this book a perfect guide for your challenging dry garden journey. Need help with soil, pruning, fertilization, watering, and extreme sun? Noelle is your guide to success. She also teaches smart tips for dealing with color combinations, growing cactus, fire risk, shady areas, and other garden needs that are unique to extreme dry conditions.” * Shawna Coronado, author of 101 Organic Garden Hacks: Eco-Friendly Solutions to Improve Any Garden *
"Dry Climate Gardening is such a valuable resource. Noelle Johnson’s experience – both from living in dry climate regions as well as her horticultural background and landscape consultant business – will guide you through the steps it takes to become a successful gardener in these challenging conditions." -- Susan Mulvihill * Susan's In The Garden *
"...the most useful how-to guide for those of us all around the world who garden in a dry and ever-drying climate. A gardening book that is dripping with inspiring images and useful plant descriptions. This is not just a coffee table book.You will find yourself checking back through this book with dirt under your nails, referring back to again and again as your garden grows." * AndreaWhitley.com *
"Dry Climate Gardening is a valuable reference for both beginner and experienced gardeners in the desert Southwest."
* The American Gardener *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Welcome to Gardening in a Dry Climate
CHAPTER 1: Choosing the Right Plants for Hot, Arid Regions
CHAPTER 2: Planting Basics for Dry Regions
CHAPTER 3: Caring for Plants in the Dry Climate Garden
CHAPTER 4: Dry Climate Garden Design–What Plant Goes Where?
CHAPTER 5: Plant List
Tree Profiles
Shrub Profiles
Groundcover and Perennial Profiles
Vine Profiles
Cacti/Succulent Profiles
Grass and Palm Profiles
Acknowledgments
Photography Credits
Resources
About the Author
Index
