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.
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Hardy Succulents
Fri, 7 Feb 2014 | Review
by: Valerie Z.
As a South African gardener, I was initially wary of purchasing a book obviously dedicated to American gardeners. I need not have been concerned about that - most of the plants are the same, although some are known by different names (very few). Where this book is an outstanding success is in the quality of its photographs. There is no doubt that they are gorgeous, and would encourage enthusiasm from all readers. The text is well written in a good and readable style.
Where it falls short, however, is in the practical aspect of things such as propagation. If your aim is to learn about propagation, it would be best to try another book, but for all other aspects, this book is highly recommended.
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