Questions abound for desert gardeners: when to plant, how much to water, how often to water a cactus, when to prune desert trees. Perplexed gardeners need look no further than this book for help with all their gardening questions. Chapters cover annuals, bulbs, cacti and succulents, fruits, grasses, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees and vegetables and herbs. Each chapter covers the year, month by month, with tips and advice on planting, watering, pruning, and selection as well as fertilizing, pest management and useful garden tips. Lists of proven plants are included to help gardeners deal with some of the unique and sometimes daunting issues of gardening in the deserts.