April is National Lawn and Garden Month. Spring has begun and it's time to get your landscape ready for outdoor living. However, with the extreme drought conditions Santa Clara County is dealing with, now is the time to swap your landscaping to drought tolerant plants. You may even consider getting rid of your lawn, especially with the mandatory 15% reduction in water usage. Here is an updated list of books to help and inspire you to create a water saving garden:
Planting Design for Dry Gardens
Gardening in Summer-dry Climates