The Drought-Defying California Garden

“A must-have for any California gardener who wants a little color and interest in the landscape.” —Garden Design Online

“Detailed plant descriptions are paired with honed advice for planting and care in garden settings.” —San Diego Home and Garden

“There are a lot of practical and ecological reasons to turn your landscape into a way station and home for bees. In fact, the list of advantages is so compelling it may dramatically change how you see and use the space around your home.” —The Press Democrat

“Lucy Warren, co-author of The Drought-Defying California Garden, believes that emulating nature by using drought-tolerant plants is the productive way to grow, especially in Mediterranean climates.” —The Associated Press

“This well-written, well-illustrated, well-designed book is an excellent introduction to creating attractive, sustainable landscapes with native plants that greatly reduce water use.” —Choice Magazine

“An indispensable guide to growing native plants culled from years of hands-on experience” —San Diego Home and Garden

“A wealth of information based on the authors’ many years of experience in the field. . . . The practical information shared by Rubin and Warren is what makes this book so useful for anybody who is considering installing a California native garden. . . . simply follow their recommendations.” —Succulents and More