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Dry Climate Gardening: Growing beautiful, sustainable gardens in low-water conditions
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About Dry Climate Gardening: Growing
Product Description 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 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” 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, you’ll learn how to do it with care and style. Review “If anyone is qualified to help home gardeners garden in dry climates, it’s Phoenix-area horticulturist and landscape consultant, Noelle Johnson aka AZ Plant Lady. In her new book, Dry Climate Gardening, Noelle takes gardeners by the hand and leads them through understanding how to garden in climates where heat, aridity, and punishing sunlight are the summertime norm and often, winters fall below freezing. As Noelle says, ‘Gardening in a hot, dry climate isn’t hard, but it is different,’ - and it is beautiful.”―Nan Sterman, Horticulturist, garden designer, creator/host of Public Television’s A Growing Passion, “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 “Noelle Johnson’s guide to desert gardening covers the subject superbly. It’s a must for anyone who wants a colorful, easy-care, good-looking garden in a dry climate.”―Debra Lee Baldwin, succulent expert and author of Designing with Succulents “You’ve just found a best friend to decipher the puzzle of engaging, gorgeous dry climate gardens that delight your soul without draining your time and water resources. Johnson shares common “uh oh” mistakes, side by side with enlightening science, practical hands-on techniques, and aesthetic awareness. Writing as to a friend, each chapter unfolds new pathways to knowledge. Succinct plant profiles cover need-to-know details to grow the right plant for the right place. I also love Dry Climate Gardening’s equally engaging design. Beautifully photographed with clarifying examples, the layout is uncluttered and easy-to-navigate. This is a boo
