Lush & Efficient: A Guide to Gardening in the Coachella Valley

Contrary to the image of a desert garden consisting only of cacti, boulders and gravel, many native and introduced dry-climate trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers and perennials offer unusually attractive foliage, distinctive form and show flowers. A wide selection of Southwest desert plants provide as much or more color and interest over long periods as compared to introduced tropical or subtropical plants. This book offers alternatives to growing high-water, high-maintenance plants. You'll discover ideas for transitional gardens that provide a harmonious blend of water-efficient plants in any size landscape, from an acre lot to an intimate patio garden.