DRY CLIMATE GARDENING

In Dry Climate Gardening, author and desert horticulturist Noelle Johnson, delivers all the know-how you need to grow a breathtaking, colorful, and vibrant garden in low-water conditions.Gardening in an arid climate doesn’t have to mean a yard full of rocks with a few cacti plunked in. With careful plant selection and thoughtful design, you can create a low-water landscape that’s an oasis for humans and wildlife alike. There are hundreds of plants well-suited to xeric conditions, and with the proper care, they create a living desert landscape that will stop passersby in their tracks. Let Dry Climate Gardening be your guide to crafting a climate-appropriate outdoor living space that’s the envy of the neighborhood, whether you live in the American Southwest, the Mediterranean region, or any other arid climate.Inside you’ll find:  The best arid-adapted plants to feature in your landscape Information on which plants struggle in dry climates and how to avoid them The five “desert seasons”