| Hardy Succulents: Tough Plants for Every Climate Contributor(s): Kelaidis, Gwen Moore (Author), Holt, Saxon (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 158017700X ISBN-13: 9781580177009 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2008 Annotation: From agaves to ice plants, and from sedums to sempervivums, hardy succulent plants bring beauty, versatility, and intrigue to perennial gardens in every hardiness zone. No longer relegated to desert climates, succulents offer extraordinary color, texture, durability, and ease of care. It's no wonder succulents are some of the hottest plants to capture the attention of enthusiastic growers in all zones. "Hardy Succulents" gives gardeners everything they need to know to select, grow, and maintain these dazzling, low-fuss plants. With step-by-step growing instructions, practical care tips, creative ideas for use, and stunning photographs from acclaimed garden photographer Saxon Holt, this book is as beautiful as it is practical -- one that will appeal to novices and experienced gardeners alike. Gwen Kelaidis, an avid horticulturist and garden designer, provides a comprehensive overview of these unusual beauties, including tips for purchasing, planting, weeding, and dividing. She encourages gardeners to consider the plants when searching for autumn color and explains how succulents can solve common, and confounding, garden problems. Presented alongside Holt's captivating, cover-to-cover images, her insights are sure to inspire growers of all levels and climates. Readers will delight in succulents' unexpected colors -- bronzes, grays, greens, and blues -- as well as their distinct shapes. The first book dedicated to bringing succulents to every North American hardiness zone, "Hardy Succulents" holds intriguing possibilities for gardeners looking for dramatic ways to make bold statements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Ornamental Plants - Nature | Plants - Cacti & Succulents - Gardening | Garden Design |
| Dewey: 635.952 |
| LCCN: 2007039890 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.32" W x 9.49" (1.45 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Add a touch of the unexpected to your garden. From agaves to ice plants and sedums to sempervivums, hardy succulents can bring color, texture, and versatility to perennial flower beds in any climate. This comprehensive guide offers clear growing instructions accompanied by vivid photography of these durable and beautiful plants. With tips on choosing the right varieties for every North American hardiness zone, you can enjoy all the quirky vibrancy of succulents wherever you live. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kelaidis, Gwen Moore: - Gwen Moore Kelaidis is one of the foremost experts on rock gardening in the United States. She is the former co-owner of Rocky Mountain Rare Plants, a mail-order nursery, and for 11 years was the editor of the Bulletin of the American Rock Garden Society.Holt, Saxon: - Saxon Holt is a lifelong gardener and photographer whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Pacific Horticulture, Smithsonian, and Money magazines, among many others, along with a wide array of major book publications. He is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers and the American Society of Picture Professionals, as well as a fellow of Garden Writers of America. Learn about his workshops and see more of his work at PhotoBotanic.com. |