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"Dude, we tore out our water-hogging front lawn!!!"

Written By: Katrina M.

With the front lawn, like, gone, we needed to replant, and quick, Dude. Luckily, we'd found the dough to get "Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates of the San Francisco Bay Region". This book, like, totally rocked as we planned a low H20 garden with some RAD native California and Mediterranean plants. From picking a groovy tree (Manzanita) to planning an awesome flowering hedge to hide the neighbor's gnarly rusty gas-guzzler (Ceanothus) to planting a funky giant "fried egg" poppy plant (Matilija...or, in Latin it's Romneya Coulteri, Dude), this book has for sure been our right-on resource. Man, this book is literally it - the sweet way-to-go gardening book for us Californians.

"Every Landscape Architect I know owns this book"

Written By: t in sf

I have an older version 1990, but I've heard the new version is even better. This book is a no-nonsense reference book. It's clearly organized by plant type: trees, vines, shrubs, etc. Within the categories it is organized in tables with nice clear photos; it's great for plant that you don't know the name of and need to find by appearance. This is a great book for any Bay Area gardener who wants to plant responsibly and control their water requirements. And yes, every Landscape Architect I know owns this book.

"A great garden guide for California!"

Written By: Kris Abrahamson

This is one of the most helpful books I have ever purchased as a guide to what plants work best in the Mediterranean climate of many parts California. Illustrated with hundreds of color photos so that you can see what the plants look like. It also notes water requirements of each plant - I discovered I was watering plants that don't really want or need summer water.

"Excellent Graphics"

Written By: Just-In-Thyme Design

This book is a fabulous tool for California gardeners. The beautiful photographs are the primary feature, giving you an instant impression of the plants. The plants are listed by botanical name so it's also a good tool to quiz yourself on the botanical names.

"Beautifully photographed, carefully researched"

Written By: Rocket

An indispensable guide for summer dry gardeners. Carefully researched and presented. Stunning photography by one of America's greatest garden photographers.