Tough Plants for California Gardens: Low Care, No Care, Tried and True Winners (Tough Plants)

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