In this persuasive volume, James E. Walters and Balbir Backhaus put an end to the myth that only water-intensive gardens can be beautiful. They propose that changing the landscaping may be the least painful way to conserve water over the long run, and go on to show that this can be accomplished without any shortage of shade or color. Addressing both the homeowner and the professional--from California to west Texas and everywhere in between--the authors...