California has unique and varying growing conditions. This easy-to-use guide for California gardens gives you step-by-step instructions on selecting and growing for more than 150 low-maintenance plants and shrubs that thrive in diverse California, including annuals, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. In addition, you'll find gardening basics for maximum result, such as: - The benefits of one-time soil preparation
- The secret of summer and winter mulching
- The "less is more" fertilization technique that keeps your plants in perfect shape
- The best methods for irrigation
- Tips on keeping your plants pest free without over-using traditional pest controls
Author: Felder Rushing
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Customer Reviews
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Great read on easy plants!
As a "novice" gardener, and new owner of an old house with plenty of landscaping to improve on, I find this book an easy, enjoyable and inspiring read on low care, tough plants. Great photos, too.
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Excellent Service and Condition
I bought this used. It was received in a few days and to me it looks brand-new just like the one I had checked out of the library.
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A gardener with a sense of humor!
Intrigued by the title, I began reading this book and found myself laughing out loud with the author's descriptions. Though a good book for anyone with an interest in gardening, with its easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful pictures and recommendations, this is also a 'good read' for those of us who are already gardening addicts. I was glad to find someone else who couldn't pass up an intriguing plant even though we had absolutely no idea where we were going to put it. This is a book for the curious, the experimenter, and those who simply find joy in the garden. I loved the book, have already enjoyed reading the commentary over and over again...and, of course, will look for some of the recommendations I haven't heard of before. This would also make a great gift for any 'budding' gardener!
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