{"product_id":"the-drought-defying-california-garden-230-native-plants-for-a-lush-low-water-landscape-paperback","title":"The Drought-Defying California Garden: 230 Native Plants for a Lush, Low-Water Landscape - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg Rubin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLucy Warren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-have for every gardener in California looking for a new way to garden in a changing climate\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In recent years California has been facing extreme drought, and in 2015 they passed state-wide water restrictions that affect home owners. Unfortunately the drought is only going to get worse, and gardeners who aren't willing to abandon their beloved pastime entirely are going to have to learn how to garden with the absolute minimum of water. \u003ci\u003eThe Drought-Defying California Garden\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the best 230 plants to grow, shares advice on how to get them established, and offers tips on how to maintain them with the minimum amount of water. All of the plants are native to California--making them uniquely adept at managing the harsh climate--and include perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, and succulents.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow a stunning garden with less water! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Home landscapes that require copious amounts of water simply aren't an option anymore. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for barren expanses of rock mulch or artificial turf. California native plants can create a lush, wildlife-friendly landscape that requires minimal irrigation once it's established. Learn which plants will work best in your yard, how to get them established, and how to keep them looking great all year long.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg Rubin is the president and founder of California's Own Native Landscape Design, Inc. working as a licensed landscape contractor after leaving a career in aerospace engineering. Rubin designs residential, commercial, and institutional landscapes and has been featured in many outlets including the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSan Diego Union Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSan Diego Home and Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiplinger's\u003c\/i\u003e, MSNBC, and NPR. Learn more at calown.com. \u003cbr\u003eLucy Warren is a longtime regional gardening professional in southern California. She has written for many local and national publications, including a regular gardening column in the \u003ci\u003eSan Diego Union-Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also been editor for \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Garden\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. She is a life-member of the San Diego Horticulture Society, a UCCE Master Gardener, and a horticulture chair on the board of Friends of Balboa Park. She is a sought-after speaker and expert on native plants and sustainable landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53335581000045,"sku":"9781604697094","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/V0taNDRxcjlCZUovcGZSWTl2MGZYZz09.webp?v=1778900650","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-drought-defying-california-garden-230-native-plants-for-a-lush-low-water-landscape-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}