"Dry 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"--
In Dry Climate Gardening, author and desert horticulturist Noelle Johnson, also known as AZ Plant Lady, delivers all the know-how you need to grow a breathtaking, colorful, and vibrant garden in low-water conditions. Gardening in an arid climate doesnt 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 thats 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 thats the envy of the neighborhood, whether you live in the American Southwest, the Mediterranean region, or any other arid climate.
Inside youll 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 and which are best for planting
- How to handle desert soils
- Plant care techniques specific to dry climates, including pruning, fertilizing, and more
- How to design a planting for maximum impact and minimal water needs
- Plant profiles and charts for every category, from trees and shrubs to groundcovers, vines, succulents, and perennials
- Sample garden designs and plant lists you can adapt to your own space
With water restrictions and the number of
gardeners dealing with drought conditions on the rise, we all need to get more creative in the way we grow.
Water-wise landscaping is a must for millions of gardeners. In
Dry Climate Gardening, youll learn how to do it with care and style.
Dry Climate Gardening shows gardeners in arid climates how to create a low-water landscape thats vibrant and colorful with lots of texture and interest.
Recenzijas
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 * 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 Johnsons 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 * "...won a 2024 American Horticultural Society Book Award because, quite frankly, its a terrific book." * Home Garden and Homestead *
| Introduction: welcome to gardening in a dry climate |
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Chapter 1 Choosing the Right Plants for Hot, Arid Regions |
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Chapter 2 Planting Basics for Dry Regions |
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Chapter 3 Caring for Plants in the Dry Climate Garden |
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Chapter 4 Dry Climate Garden Design-What Plant Goes Where? |
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Groundcover and Perennial Profiles |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Photography credits |
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| Resources |
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| About the author |
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Noelle Johnson is a horticulturist, landscape consultant, and garden writer who lives in the Phoenix, Arizona, metro area. Popularly known as AZ Plant Lady, her passion for over 20 years has been to inspire and teach people to create, grow, and maintain beautiful gardens that thrive in a hot, dry climate. She is the author of the popular blog Desert Gardening 101, where she has been imparting essential gardening advice for over 10 years. Noelle has been an instructor at both the Desert Botanical Garden and the Tucson Botanical Gardens, and also speaks to garden groups about desert gardening. Over her career, Noelle has written for Water Use It Wisely, Birds & Blooms magazine, Houzz, Phoenix Home & Garden magazine, and The Home Depot. Her goal is to give people the knowledge they need to create, grow, and maintain a beautiful garden that thrives in a hot, dry climate.
