| Hot Color, Dry Garden: Inspiring Designs and Vibrant Plants for the Waterwise Gardener Contributor(s): Sterman, Nan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604694572 ISBN-13: 9781604694574 Publisher: Timber Press (OR) OUR PRICE: $25.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Climatic - Desert - Gardening | Garden Design - Gardening | Regional - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
| Dewey: 635.952 |
| LCCN: 2017046300 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.5" W x 9.2" (1.75 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued." --San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the Southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sterman, Nan: - With degrees in botany, biology, and education, Nan Sterman channeled her passion into a career as an award-winning journalist. Her work has appeared in major gardening publications on the regional, national, and international levels. Sterman spends much of her time working on her Emmy award-winning TV show, A Growing Passion, which airs on public television in San Diego and is posted online at AGrowingPassion.com. She speaks, teaches, and writes about low-water, sustainable, and edible gardening, and designs landscapes for private homes and public spaces. |