The California Gardener's Resource has more than 300 proven plants in each of 11 plant categories from annuals to tropicals selected for success in each of the gardening zones found in California. Twelve months of when-to advice for each plant category helps keeps California gardens growing. The authors address the challenges of California gardening with water- wise gardening information, and garden-how-tos for planting, pruning, watering and much more. Full-color images for each plant, and helpful illustrations and charts make this an easy-to-use resource for all California gardeners.