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Succulent plants offer dazzling possibilities for garden design. From the undulating lines of Agave americana 'Marginata' to the frilly-leaved rosettes of echeveria hybrids, succulents come in dramatic, sculptural shapes, intriguing textures, and sizzling colors. Bronze, blue, silver, crimson, chartreuse, and lavender leaves set off brilliant, long-lasting blooms. Better still, these elegant plants, which survive drought by storing water in their leaves, stems, or roots, require only minimal maintenance to remain lush and alluring year round. Gardeners in any climate can cultivate succulents to stunning effect. Featuring the work of more than 50 professional garden designers and creative homeowners in dozens of private and public succulent gardens and containers, this complete design compendium is as practical as it is inspirational. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, it gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and pots; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations, and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion of plants. A chapter on growing succulents in cold climates identifies those that thrive in zones 8 and below.
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Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Designing with Succulents gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Beginners and experienced designers, landscapers, and collectors alike will find what they need to visualize, create, and nurture the three-dimensional work of art that is the succulent garden.
Title: Designing with Succulents
ISBN Number: 088192816X
ISBN-13: 9780881928167
Location Published: USA, Timber Press: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: New
Size: 23.5 x 19.4 x 2.5 cm
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Design & Planning, Succulents, Cacti & Air Plants
Seller ID: 004395
Keywords: 9780881928167, australia, debra lee baldwin, designing with succulents, the really good book shop
