Learn to adapt.
People are really into edible landscaping, as well as prairie and/or native plants. It’s really a smart way to go. It makes total sense. I LOVE how an AZ desert looks, but really...it’s not gonna work in Wisconsin...and neither will an English Cottage-style garden work in AZ.
And don’t even get me started on ‘Rain Gardens’ which mean the OPPOSITE of what they’re called. *Rolleyes*
Have you discovered Rosalind Creasy? She rocks! Her books are informative, but are total Eye Candy, too. :)
http://www.rosalindcreasy.com/edible-landscaping-basics/