California has unique and varying growing conditions. This easy-to-use guide for California gardens gives you step-by-step instructions on selecting and growing for more than 150, low-maintenance plants and shrubs that thrive in diverse California, including annuals, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. In addition, you'll find gardening basics for maximum result, such as:

The benefits of one-time soil preparation, the secret of summer and winter mulching, the "less-is-more" fertilization technique that keeps your plants in perfect shape, the best methods for irrigation, and tips on keeping your plants pest-free without over-using traditional pest controls.