FROM THE PUBLISHER

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach to creating a water-wise gardening environment, no matter where one lives. Photos.

FROM THE CRITICS

Lee Anne White - Fine Gardening

You'd expect this book to cover the seven basic principles of xeriscaping, or water-wose gardening. And it does. But Xeriscape Handbook offers much more. It's a practical guide to garden design, planting, and care that focuses on what's environmentally responsible. It's worth reading whether you live in a dry climate or not. If you've ever wondered about the limits of plant hardiness guidelines, this book will fill in lots of the missing pieces.

If you want to know more about the design process, this book offers detailed guidelines. And of course, if you're looking to create a beautiful garden without running up your water bill, this book will inspire you.

Joyce Wardwell

Measured against 20 years of gardening experience, this book is extremely well researched and thoughtful. . . . This book sorts through and even challenges conventional labor intensive landscape practices, and makes a convincing argument that our gardens should be designed to enhance natural beauty and conserve natural resources. Better yet, she gives us all the tools we need to do this for ourselves. -- ForeWord Magazine

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