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The Dry Gardening Handbook: Plants and Practices for a Changing Climate | 
| Author: Olivier Filippi
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
List Price: $60.00
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 557041
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 9.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 0500514070
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.9525
EAN: 9780500514078
ASIN: 0500514070
Publication Date: September 29, 2008
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Product Description
A complete and beautifully illustrated guide to creating a garden in the face of water shortages and dry conditions.
A garden that can withstand summer drought and requires little watering is the dream of every gardener who is conscious of the need to conserve water and who wants to create a garden in harmony with the environment. That dream can become a reality with the help of this indispensable new reference book which provides concrete solutions to the questions and hurdles faced by gardeners coping with dry conditions.
Abundantly illustrated with more than 400 original color photographs, this is a vital book for novice and experienced gardeners alike:
• Includes an A—Z list of more than 500 drought-resistant plants with details on the plant's scientific name, geographical origin, height and width, exposure and hardiness, foliage, ideal soil conditions, and related or complementary plants.
• Provides techniques for soil preparation, planting, and maintenance of gardens and landscapes.
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Very useful--will be of great help for those interested in dry gardening November 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are plants that can survive, and even thrive, on little water. Those who live in the western United States, especially in California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada, are going to consider this book a treasure.
The author, Filippi, even includes a useful drought resistance code ranging from 1 to 6 which will help you "choose the right plant for the right place" (p 47). Other valuable information is on soil types and when to plant
Best of all is the large section on plants, which is lavish with color photographs. No matter how well informed you are on the subject, you will likely find new plants to use in your garden, and the brilliant, color drenched photographs are simply a treat to leaf through.
Recommended.
The Real Deal October 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is substantive with great readable text thanks to Caroline Harbouri's translation and terrific photos and many plants I've not heard of! Olivier covers each component of mediterranean dry summer gardening with great expertise. Highly recommended.
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