Greengrid's Drought-Tolerant Roof Plants: Keeping It Cool
Surface temperatures on a flat, black roof can easily exceed 160 F on a sunny afternoon. The same roof covered in drought-tolerant plants will be as much as 100 degrees cooler ? dramatically reducing the cost of a/c. GreenGrid, a modular system ... [... more]
Popular Mechanics |
Bay Area Gardening: 64 Practical Essays by Master Gardeners
 San Francisco Bay Area gardeners know that the region has its own unique rewards and challenges. The mild weather is ideal for year-round gardening, but chilly fogs, frequent droughts, heavy clay soil, and a host of microclimates can vex even the ... [... more]
$18.95
Amazon.com |
Garden Perennials for the Coastal South
Over 1,000 fail-proof plants. Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South. Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf ... [... more]
$12.21 (Save 39%)
Buy.com |
Drought-Tolerant Plants, Japanese Irisis
Host Kathy Renwald helps you choose and use drought-tolerant plants for areas where water is scarce. Plus, a Japanese iris collector shows you her garden and gives you tips for growing beautiful irises. Drought-Tolerant Plants, Japanese Irisis [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Remember, even if a plant is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, you still have to get it off to a good start. Plant it well, and give it regular waterings until it gets established. After that, don't ignore it ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Plants with grayish foliage--such as Russian sage and dusty miller--have a natural reflective quality that allows them to survive in low-moisture, high-heat situations. And gray plants aren't your only options. Brian ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers
By pairing certain groundcovers together, you can create an attractive area with contrasting textures. One captivating combination is verbena and ice plant. The verbena comes in a variety of different colors, like ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Drought-Tolerant Backyard
Michael and Christy French moved into their Californian ranch-style home a couple of years ago and promptly remodeled the house. They ran out of inspiration when it came to the garden though and it has become a tired, rundown space. Host Matt ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
365 Simple Reminders: Ways to Keep Life Simple
International best-selling author Elaine St. James offers up a new collection of simple tips to help you minimize life's chaos. Her commonsense solutions will have you breathing a deep sigh of relief as you ask yourself, "Why didn't I think of that'& ... [... more]
$9.95
Amazon.com |
Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City
"Upon a foundation of not being able to change the world, the Nyerges have changed themselves, along the lines, that is, of Tolstoy's observation that everybody thinks of changing the world, and nobody thinks of changing himself. They provide simple, ... [... more]
$16.95
Amazon.com |
Trees: Drought Tolerant
Juniperous scopulorum Rocky Mountain juniper: Blue Haven, Skyrocket, Wichita Blue, etc. E 15 to 40 Sun ... [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Drought-Tolerant Plants: Waterwise Gardening for Every ...
[... more]
$30.00
Amazon.com |
