Xeriscape Gardening Book

	Acknowledgments
	Preface
Pt. 1	The Xeriscape Principles
	Xeriscape Landscaping: Quality Landscaping That Conserves Water and Protects the Environment	3
	Planning and Design	10
	Soil Analysis and Improvement	33
	Practical Turf Areas	45
	Appropriate Plant Selection	73
	Efficient Irrigation: Making Every Drop Count	103
	Mulching	117
	Appropriate Maintenance	125
Pt. 2	The Plants
	Xeriscape Plants for the American Garden	133
	Xeriscape Plants for New England	139
	Xeriscape Plants for the Northern Piedmont	146
	Xeriscape Plants for the Southeast	152
	Xeriscape Plants for Central and Southern Florida	162
	Xeriscape Plants for the Eastern and Northern Forests	184
	Xeriscape Plants for the Great Plains/Rockies/Great Basin	192
	Xeriscape Plants for Texas	210
	Xeriscape Plants for the Southwest	220
	Xeriscape Plants for California	240
	Xeriscape Plants for the Pacific Northwest	256
	Xeriscape Plants for Hawaii	266
	App.: Annuals for Xeriscape Landscaping	275
	App.: Perennials for Xeriscape Landscaping	262
	App.: Wildflowers for Xeriscape Landscaping	291
	App.: Ornamental Grasses for Xeriscape Landscaping	293
	App.: Prairie Grasses for Xeriscape Landscaping	296
	App.: Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers	297
	App.: Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs	299
	App.: Drought-Tolerant Vines	301
	App.: Plants for Dry Shade	302
	App.: Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs for Seaside Gardens	305
	App.: Drought-Tolerant Bulbs	306
	Bibliography	309
	Index	313