Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Cool Springs Press February 14, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1591861896
ISBN-13: 978-1591861898
Product Dimensions:
9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Product Description
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
