Bookstore shelves are lined with colorful volumes that describe gardening methods suitable for most areas of the country, but following that advice spells disaster for low-desert gardeners. This publication includes information that you need to be a successful gardener in the Southwest. In an easy-to-understand format, this book shows you how to select a garden site, prepare the soil, make compost, choose appropriate plants, fertilize, manage pests, water effectively and more!

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