Xeriscape References & Readings

Carter, Jack L. Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico Boulder, CO: Johnson Books, 1997.

Desert Blooms: A SunScape Guide to Plants, CD ROM. Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX: New Mexico State University Board of Regents and El Paso Water Utilities, 1998.

Desert Landscaping Plants for a Water-Scarce Environment. Tucson: University of Arizona, 1996.

Dick-Peddie, William. New Mexico Vegetation: Past, Present, and Future. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1993.

Gildemeister, Heidi. Mediterranean Gardening: A Waterwise Approach. Palma De Mallorca: Editorial Moll, 1995.

Heflin, Jean. Penstemons: The Beautiful Beardtongues of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM: Jack Rabbit Press, 1998.

Hodoba, Theodore. Growing Desert Plants from Windowsill to Garden. Santa Fe, NM: Red Crane Books, 1995.

Irish, Mary and Gary. Agaves, Yuccas, and Related Plants. Portland, OR: Timber Press, 2000.

Ivey, Robert Dewitt. Flowering Plants of New Mexico, 1995.

Johnson, Eric. Pruning, Planting Care. Tucson, AZ: Ironwood Books, 1997.

Johnson, Eric Millard, Scott. The Low-Water Flower Gardener. Tucson, AZ: Ironwood Press, 1993.

Jones, Warren and Sacamano, Charles. Landscape Plants for Dry Regions. Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books, 2000.

Knopf, Jim. Waterwise Landscaping. Boulder, CO: Chamisa Books, 1999.

Knopf, Jim. The Xeriscape Flower Gardener. Boulder, CO: Johnson Books, 1991.

Landscaping for Water Conservation: Xeriscape! Aurora, CO: City of Aurora, 1989.

Magee, Greg and McKimmie, Tim. Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Santa Fe, NM: The Native Plant Society of New Mexico, 1998.

Nabhan, Gary Paul. The Desert Smells Like Rain. New York, NY: North Point Press, 1982.

Phillips, Judith. New Mexico Gardener's Guide. Franklin, Tennessee: Cool Springs Press, 1998.

Phillips, Judith. Natural by Design and Plants for Natural Gardens. Santa Fe, NM: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1995.

Phillips, Judith. Southwestern Landscaping with Native Plants. Santa Fe, NM: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1987.

Shuler, Carol. Low Water-Use Plants for California the Southwest. Tucson, AZ. Fisher Books, 1993.

Springer, Lauren. The Undaunted Garden: Planning for Weather-Resilient Beauty. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1994.

The SunScape Guide for Landscaping in a Water Scarce Region. El Paso, TX: El Paso Water Utilities, 1998.

Wasowski, Sally and Andy. Native Gardens for Dry Climates. New York, NY: Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 1995.

Wasowski, Sally and Andy. Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing Company, 1988.

Western Landscaping Book. Menlo Park, CA: Sunset Books, Inc, 1997.

Western Garden Book. Menlo Park, CA: Sunset Books, Inc, 1997.

Weniger, Del. Cacti of Texas and Neighboring States. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 1991.

Mielke, Judy. Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 1993.

Miller, George 0. Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest. Stillwater, MN: Voyageur Press, 1991.

Morrow, Baker H. Best Plants for New Mexico Gardens and Landscapes. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1995.