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Low-Water-Use Plants for California and the Southwest
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by:
Shuler, Carol
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Publisher:
Perseus Publishing
Published: May 1, 1993
ISBN: 1555612717
Format:Paperback
Pages:138
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Book Description
From Book News, Inc.
Published by Fisher Books, PO Box 38040, Tucson, AZ 85740-8040. Thorough information, clearly presented, on some 200 tough-yet- beautiful plants appropriate for arid regions and on the principles of xeriscaping. Includes
well-chosen color photos which are sadly diminished by flat, muddy reproduction. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Product Description:
Save precious water resources. . . and enjoy a lush, colorful landscape.
Low
water-use plants can improve your landscape appearance year-round while you save precious water.
Written by an award-winning landscape architect, Low Water-Use Plants provides detailed descriptions plus buying, planting and watering tips for
more than 200 drought-hardy, heat-tolerant plants that thrive in fragile, dry environmentsespecially in California and the Southwest.
Ideal for both homeowner or professional use. Low Water-Use Plants discusses the principles of landscaping in
an environmentally sensitive climate. Explains how you can reduce water consumption without compromising visual appeal.
Tells how to update your landscaping to conform with your community's water-saving regulations, replace existing
water-thirsty plants or start a completely new low water-use design.
From planning to planting, colorful photographs and an easy-to-use format help you choose amazingly colorful yet water-thrifty trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines and accent
plants. Features newly introduced natives formerly not available.
Charts show water and soil requirements, flower color, bloom season, cold-hardiness, drought-resistant qualities and more.
Includes irrigation systems, watering
schedules, detecting drought stress in plants, alleviating the heat, attracting birds and other wildlife to your landscape, harvesting rainwater and reducing property erosion.
Low Water-Use Plants tells you what you need to know and do!
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