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
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