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Books

Duffield, M. R. and Jones, W. (2nd Ed. 1998). Plants for Dry Climates, How to Select, Grow & Enjoy Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books.

Brookbank, G.(1992) Desert Landscaping Tucson: The University of Arizona Press.

Arizona Master Gardeners. (2001) Desert Landscaping for Beginners: Tips and Techniques for Success in an Arid Climate. Phoenix: Arizona Master Gardener Press.

Kourik, R. Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and All Climates. Santa Rosa: Metamorphic Press. How to determine irrigation requirements, select drip irrigation components, install irrigations systems and schedule the amounts and duration of the watering cycles.

Johnson, Eric A. Pruning, Planting & Care Guide to Gardening Plants for the Arid West Tucson, AZ: Ironwood Press. Excellent book on pruning, planting and care written for gardeners in California and the Southwest, covers the essential maintenance practices.

Desert Landscaping: Plants for a Water -Scarce Environment. Tucson: The University of Arizona CD-ROM plant selector covering over 600 low water-use plants.

Mielke, J. Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes. Descriptions and color photographs of over 300 trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ground covers, wild and other plants native to the southwestern deserts.