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OverviewAn exuberant guide to the plants and design decisions that result in dazzling water-wise gardens. Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. A water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we need to revolutionise our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color in the Dry Garden provides home gardeners wit a joyful, colour-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. Gardeners will find advice for adding colour to the garden, information about designing for structure and texture, and a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle. Hot Color in the Garden is a must-have guide for gardeners in the Southwest and other areas affected by drought and low-water conditions. AUTHOR: 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nan StermanPublisher: Workman Publishing Imprint: Timber Press Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.789kg ISBN: 9781604694574ISBN 10: 1604694572 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 26 April 2018 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsGardeners 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 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 Author InformationCalifornia 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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