Introduction to California Chaparral California this must-have guide allows gardeners

this must-have guide allows gardeners and horticulturists to understand plants from the plant's point of view

Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturists and illustrated with 450 color photos

Their deep roots can tap soil water

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Introduction to California Chaparral California this must-have guide allows gardenersThe characteristic look of California Chaparrala soft bluish green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hillsis known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and