Waterwise Gardening: Everything You Need to Know About Efficient Watering to Grow a Healthy Yard
Author Richard Restuccia
- Publish Date: March 11, 2025
- Format: Trade Paperback Original
- Category: Gardening - Garden Design
- Publisher: Rizzoli
- Trim Size: 8 x 10
- Pages: 240
- US Price: $29.95
- CDN Price: $40.00
- ISBN: 978-0-8478-4689-4
Reviews
"Whether home gardeners want to conserve water for ecological or purely monetary reasons, each is becoming more acutely aware that water is an increasingly scarce and expensive resource. This volume will be the first to actually give scientific guidance on how much to water, with what methods, and when." — Aspire Home & Design
"This is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to understand the watering needs of plants and, in the process, becoming a more ecological gardener." — Dirt Therapy
"He'll take you through all of the facts about a plant's water requirements and how to efficiently use them. Best of all, there's a list of water-wise plants for Northern and Southern California; the Pacific Northeast and the Desert Southwest; the Rockies; Texas; and the Southeast and Northeast. Each entry includes a photo of the plant, it's common and scientific names, and a chart of its water requirements. There are also tips on irrigatio systems, and how to determine if you're under- or over-watering. In short, it's a book you need now or that you will need in the future." — Garden Design Online
“This book is fantastic—a perfect blend of usefulness and insight, surprise and beauty. If you’re a gardener (or if you love a gardener) this book will help make your garden water smart—more beautiful, more manageable, more sustainable. It will help make water your partner, and it will solve some water mysteries along the way." — Charles Fishman, Author of the national bestseller, The Big Thirst: The Secret Life &Turbulent Future of Water
“Richard Restuccia is one of the smartest people working in irrigation, and a go-to for anyone who wants to better understand practical water conservation. As the author of Waterwise Gardening, Richard offers invaluable insights into maximizing the use of water in landscaping, ensuring that our living environments thrive while conserving this vital resource.” — Chuck Bowen Former Editor of Lawn and Landscape Magazine and Vice President, Communications and Member Relations at Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
“During the decade I worked alongside Richard, I was continually impressed by his unwavering passion and commitment to water conservation and sustainability. His innovative approach and deep understanding of water management significantly impacted our industry. This book encapsulates his knowledge and is an inspiring guide for anyone interested in making a real difference in water conservation efforts for landscapes and gardens." — Aric Olson, Industry Leader in Irrigation and Sustainability
“Richard has done it again! He has used his unique ability to simply and concisely put the thoughts of a master gardener on paper in a fast-paced, highly engaging way. In a world of shrinking green spaces and growing demand for water there has never been a more important time to have this discussion and there is no one more qualified than Richard to lead it.” — Stuart Eyring, CEO of Orbit Irrigation