Hot Color, Dry Garden
Inspiring Designs and Vibrant Plants for the Waterwise Gardener
$74.12
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
26 April 2018
Summary
Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful, and brilliantly hued.
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 wit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781604694574 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1604694572 |
| Author: | Nan Sterman |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Timber Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 26 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 789g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 188mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
”‘Hot Color, Dry Garden’ is a must-have guide for gardeners in the Southwest and other areas affected by drought and low-water conditions.”
–All American Selections Newsletter“A go-to guide for gardeners in the Southwest.”
–La Jolla Light“A visually-appealing compendium of resources meant to inspire gardeners to think differently about color, contrast, and texture in water-wise gardens… . Hot Color, Dry Garden is a fun and vibrant book.”
–NYBG’s Plant Talk“An excellent resource for both novice and experienced gardeners who live in southwestern desert climates.”
–The American Gardener“Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.”
–San Diego Home and Garden“I’ve been wishing for this kind of book for a long time… a smart combination of inspiring photos and nuts-and-bolts details–and here it finally is.”
–Succulents and More“If you want to have the colorful, vibrant, low-water gardens that are teaming with birds, butterflies and wildlife… . This book provides good info and photos to get you going.”
–Mercury News“Includes tips for how to pick the best plants for dry conditions and design a garden that’s better for the environment.”
–Insider“Profusion of design ideas… . Strongly recommended for the southwestern, dry-zone gardener.”
–Booklist“Provides home gardeners with a color-filled way to garden in areas affected with drought and low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants.”
–Waco Today“The book is strong on design–what about plant IQ? This is that rare book that is comfortably fluent in both areas.”
–A Growing Obsession“The book shows that you need not sacrifice color, excitement, and beauty as you create a garden that’s a responsible drinker.”
–Digging“This book is full of plant ideas for the Southwest–and designs that gardeners everywhere will appreciate.”
–Better Homes and Gardens“Waterwise gardens definitely don’t have to be dull or boring. Garden expert Nan Sterman introduces us to 150 bold and bright drought-tolerant plants, along with dozens of design ideas and dry gardening how-tos.”
–Garden Design Magazine“Gardeners in water-challenged areas will find here expert guidance in plant selection for optimum color impact.”–Library Journal, starred review
Nan Sterman
California native Nan Sterman is an author, botanist, garden designer, consultant, and award-winning garden communicator who lives in Encinitas, California. She designs low-water, sustainable, and edible gardens for residential and public spaces. Her articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Sunset, Organic Gardening, and she pens a monthly garden column in the San Diego Union Tribune. She is the host of A Growing Passion.
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