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Gardening in the Lone Star State is challenging. With drought and extreme heat, not to mention floods, freezes, fire ants, and thorny plants galore, Texas gardeners face it all. But in Gardens of Texas, you’ll see how they're turning adversity into opportunity, creating landscapes that are beautiful, productive, and resilient.
Gardens of Texas is a photo-rich exploration of gardens across this vast state, including conversations with the intrepid garden-makers who nurture them. Readers will learn how Texans are adapting to climate extremes through hardy plant choices, rainwater harvesting, native lawns, and other responsive design strategies. Popular gardening blogger and author Pam Penick takes readers on a tour of 27 vibrant Texas gardens and shares the owners' innovative thinking and true-grit determination. With over 600 enchanting photographs plus plant recommendations and practical takeaways from every garden, Gardens of Texas offers gardeners empowerment and inspiration.