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No Rain? No Problem. You Can Still Have a Gorgeous Garden

Even if you live where rainfall is reliable, a water-conscious garden just makes sense. A thrifty approach to watering saves work and puts more money in your pocketbook. Garden author and designer Pam Penick of Austin, Texas, has loads of experience creating great-looking gardens that can take the heat and thrive without having to drag the hose around

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