What our editors are reading this month.

The Southwest Native Plant Primer

by Jack Dash, Luke Takata and Arizona Native Plant Society

Packed with profiles of 235 wildflowers, grasses, cacti and trees, this handbook celebrates the beauty and ecological value of native plants throughout the region. ($25; hachettebookgroup.com) 

Designing the Lush Dry Garden

by Cricket Riley, Alice Kitajima and kier holmes

This richly illustrated guide draws inspiration from California’s renowned Ruth Bancroft Garden, offering inventive plant combinations and design ideas for creating a bold, water-wise landscape. ($40; hachettebookgroup.com)

Modern West

by Chase Reynolds Ewald (photographs by Audrey Hall)

A stunning showcase of 15 modern homes in beloved settings in the American West—from a rustic log dwelling in Park City Utah to a modernist retreat in Santa Fe. ($50; gibbs-smith.com) 

The Vintage Way: Creating a Scandinavian-Style Home with Pre-Loved Finds

by Sarah Marie Winther

Winther invites readers inside 20 Nordic homes, where vintage and secondhand treasures take center stage, sharing practical tips for sourcing, restoring and styling unique pieces, as well as crafting eclectic yet cohesive interiors.
($40; rizzolibookstore.com)