An essential reference to gardening in hot and cold dry climates. Gardening where summers are hot and prone to periods of drought, or where winters are snowy one week and freezing rain the next, is best managed by xeriscaping -- dryland gardening techniques that favor not only water conservation but also the conservation of time, energy and other resources. Xeriscaping enthusiasts exist throughout North America wherever the climate calls for dryland gardening, from the Great Plains prairies to the California desert. Dryland Gardening explains time-tested strategies:Coping with limited access to waterDealing with invasive plantsDealing with trees under stressNurturing groundcovers and grassesStarting bulbs, perennials and vinesGrowing vegetables, herbs and annuals. This book includes both practical advice for dry-climate gardeners as well as an extensive planting list for grasses and groundcovers, bulbs, perennials and vines, vegetables and annuals, herbs, roses and shrubs. Each plant entry provides:Common and botanical namesDetailed descriptionsPlanting instructions, care and maintenance.Dryland Gardening celebrates a resilient garden with a beauty that requires fewer resources and less time.