Mark Rumary: Xeriscaping. Planning and Planting Low-Water Gardens

If you've always wanted to enjoy the beautiful colors, fragrances, and other delights of a garden, but thought you couldn't because of scarce water supply, free-draining soil, or an exposed site, this unique guide is for you! Everything a gardener needs to know to successfully meet nature's challenge to plant in dry conditions can be found here with exquisite, full-color photographs, plenty of facts and advice, and never ending ideas.
The secret lies in water conservation through creative landscaping called "xeriscaping", an approach that includes zoning, appropriate planning, soil improvement, efficient irrogation, suitable maintenance techniques, and careful plant selection.
Begin by discovering the pleasures of a dry garden. Because of the types of plants used, a dry garden is actually a low-maintenance garden, allowing more time to relax and enjoy it. Careful thought and planning are essential to success.