First published in 1986, this is the definitive guide to the cultivation of drought-tolerant trees, shrubs and woody vines in the arid Southwest USA.
From reviews of the first edition: "Nokes draws upon many unpublished observations by experienced propagators, which should keep many gardeners from trial-and-error inquiries of their own... This attractive, clearly written landscape-materials guide will fill a large gap in western horticultural literature and should serve as a model for other regional guides." -Horticulture