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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.
About the Author
Pam Penick writes about gardening with can-do encouragement and how-to advice illustrated with gorgeous garden photos. Her award-winning blog, Digging, which has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Living, serves up regular posts on sustainable, water-saving gardening and design. As a designer and DIY gardener who's ripped out her share of turf over the years, she wrote "Lawn Gone! Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard" to help others who are eager to replace their own lawns with something better but just aren't sure how to begin. Her follow-up book, "The Water-Saving Garden: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden With a Lot Less Water," goes deeper into water-wise gardening techniques and design ideas and includes a list of 100 drought-tolerant plants for all regions of the country. Catch up with Pam at penick.net.
