The Water-Saving Garden : How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden with a Lot Less Water

A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, water conservation is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating sustainable gardens that are so beautiful and inviting, it’s hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary xeriscaping guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants (including succulents), rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more. Drink up the beauty and ingenuity of a water-saving garden : Dry-garden journey to a courtyard oasis ; Zen inspiration for a concrete jungle ; Embracing the desert for outdoor living ; Holding on to every drop of rain ; Painting a dry slope with color ; Bold foliage takes center stage ; Evoking water in a dry garden Make your garden a water saver, not a water guzzler : Hold that liquid gold ; Think saltines: choose permeable paving ; Irrigation without irritation ; The nitty-gritty on soil and mulch ; Throw some shade and shoot the breeze Planting the water-saving garden : Lose the lawn ; Grow native-but enjoy well-adapted plants too ; Ripple-zone planting and rethinking lush ; Timing is everything: when to plant ; Hot pots: saving water in container and balcony gardens Oasis or mirage? Creating the illusion of water in the garden : The water feature as a symbol of abundance ; Water-evoking plants ; Squeezing water from stone 101 plants for water-saving gardens. "A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results."--Publisher information. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, conserving water is more important than ever - but that doesn't mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating outdoor spaces that are so beautiful and inviting, it's hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants, rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.--Cover. A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, conserving water is more important than ever--but that doesn't mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating outdoor spaces that are so beautiful and inviting, it's hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants, rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more. From the Trade Paperback edition A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas teaches home gardeners how to use minimal water for maximum results