Designing with Succulents - Hardcover

Debra Lee Baldwin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088192816X ISBN 13: 9780881928167

Publisher: Timber Press, 2007

Synopsis

Succulent plants offer dazzling possibilities for garden design and require only minimal maintenance to remain lush and alluring year round. Featuring the work of more than 50 professional garden designers and creative homeowners, this complete design compendium is as practical as it is inspirational. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, it gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-cares, 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.

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Review

.,."easy to understand writing style is user friendly to the backyard gardener, yet the breadth of information is just as appealing to the expert. Baldwin should be commended for what might be the best succulent landscaping book written to date." Maureen Gilmer, host of "Weekend Gardening"

"This is the best book ever published on the subject of succulents." Pat Welsh, author of "Pat Welsh's Guide to Southern California Gardening"

"One of the charms of her book is that it is so readable, while being a practical encyclopedia of all things succulent."""

"Debra Lee Baldwin is passionate about succulents, grows them with panache in her own garden, and has tapped into a community of like-minded souls who are creating wonderful landscapes with them. She inspires us to look at succulents as living sculptures whose myriad shapes and colors create striking effects. Many people know about succulents, but using them well in the landscape is another matter. "Designing with Succulents" shows us how; it's inspiring, practical, and complete-a treasure for any gardener who loves these otherwordly beauties."""

Those designing a new landscape and those hoping to add these botanical treasures into an existing garden will find Baldwin s gorgeously illustrated, detail-rich guide a worthy purchase. "

."..easy to understand writing style is user friendly to the backyard gardener, yet the breadth of information is just as appealing to the expert. Baldwin should be commended for what might be the best succulent landscaping book written to date." ""

"Inspiring, practical, and complete a treasure for any gardener who loves these otherworldly beauties.""

..".easy to understand writing style is user friendly to the backyard gardener, yet the breadth of information is just as appealing to the expert. Baldwin should be commended for what might be the best succulent landscaping book written to date.""""

Those designing a new landscape and those hoping to add these botanical treasures into an existing garden will find Baldwin s gorgeously illustrated, detail-rich guide a worthy purchase. Library Journal

Baldwin s alluring and stimulating guide offers a wealth of design ideas melded with informative cultural advice and opens gardeners eyes to a breathtaking variety of succulents for any situation. . . . Towering to tiny, the array of succulents presented is exciting and compelling. Booklist

The advice given is wise and borne of the author s firsthand experience, but is not too prescriptive and is full of great ideas with illustrations to match. Gardens Illustrated

A solid overview for landscape architects working with succulents. Landscape Architecture

Illustrates how novices and experts alike can create lush and vibrant gardens that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible. Western Interiors and Design

We love Designing with Succulents. . . . as inspiring as it is practical, with color photos that show how to use these otherwordly beauties in borders, on slopes, between patio pavers, mixed with other perennials or grasses even in undersea themed gardens. Sunset

A delightful and inspiring journey through the world of succulents, which are presented as viable options for private and public landscapes, particularly in regions where water is a serious concern. . . . Throughout, the text is richly illustrated with photographs of succulents used effectively in gardens large and small, with or without other types of plants. This is an exciting new addition to anyone s library. Pacific Horticulture
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"Those designing a new landscape and those hoping to add these botanical treasures into an existing garden will find Baldwin's gorgeously illustrated, detail-rich guide a worthy purchase." --Library Journal

"Baldwin's alluring and stimulating guide offers a wealth of design ideas melded with informative cultural advice and opens gardeners' eyes to a breathtaking variety of succulents for any situation. . . . Towering to tiny, the array of succulents presented is exciting and compelling." --Booklist

"The advice given is wise and borne of the author's firsthand experience, but is not too prescriptive and is full of great ideas with illustrations to match." --Gardens Illustrated

"A solid overview for landscape architects working with succulents." --Landscape Architecture

"Illustrates how novices and experts alike can create lush and vibrant gardens that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible." --Western Interiors and Design

"We love Designing with Succulents. . . . as inspiring as it is practical, with color photos that show how to use these otherwordly beauties in borders, on slopes, between patio pavers, mixed with other perennials or grasses--even in undersea themed gardens." --Sunset

"A delightful and inspiring journey through the world of succulents, which are presented as viable options for private and public landscapes, particularly in regions where water is a serious concern. . . . Throughout, the text is richly illustrated with photographs of succulents used effectively in gardens large and small, with or without other types of plants. This is an exciting new addition to anyone's library." --Pacific Horticulture

From the Back Cover

Enhance your garden with lush, drought-tolerant, easy-care plants.
Take inspiration from garden designers to--

• create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that requires minimal water
• design for scale and proportion, contrast, emphasis, texture, and color
• use succulents in boarders and on pathways, patios, and slopes, design spectacular container paintings
• chose from hundreds of the best succulents for residential landscapes
• select drought-tolerant companion plants, including perennials, trees, and shrubs

Edition details

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 088192816X
• ISBN 13: 9780881928167
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256