Contains detailed notes on 11 species of ground cover and 9 vine species suitable to low-water-use desert landscaping. Sixteen species are native to the Sonoran and Chihuahan Desert regions. Selection table includes information on flower color, flowering season, water usage, cold hardiness, and growth rate.
Table of Contents

* Introduction
* Plant Selection
* Design Notes
* Notes on Planting [separate sections on each of 20 species]
* Other Plants to Look For
* Comparative Table