This survey of twenty-one gardens by Steve Martino, whose work blends colorful, man-made elements with native plants to reflect the sun-drenched beauty of the d

Features 18 unique and rarely photographed private and public gardens between Santa Barbara and San Diego.

Praise for the Huntington's Desert Garden: "Nowhere else is there such a stunning collection of these succulents in quantity, maturity, and diversity."--Maureen

The high desert region of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Texas provides a challenge to gardners and landscapers. But pleasing and rewarding gardens and lawn

Deserts pose a particularly difficult challenge to gardeners. Surprising toany desert newcomers, it is possible to have a beautifully invitingandscape in the de