Cacti and Succulents for Cold Climates - Hardcover

J.; Leo Chance

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1604692642 ISBN 13: 9781604692648

Publisher: Timber Press, 2012

Synopsis

If you thought that these spectacular plants were only for gardens in hot climates, guess again. In part one of this practical guide, Leo Chance describes how to prepare planting beds, get plants established, combine them attractively, and maintain them. Part two consists of portraits of plants that can be used to create breath-taking, drought-tolerant gardens. This is the first definitive guide to cactus in cold climates.

About this title

Review:

A must read for the enthusiast with 328 pages of facts, including hardiness ratings, growing in containers and propogation. The author is based in Colorado but the advice is transferable . --Review in "The English Garden" magazine

Leo Chance is a professional gardener based in Colorado who has spent the last three decades growing, studying and researching a wide range of hardy cacti and succulents, capable of growing in zone 5. Here he discusses the concept of hardiness and how to improve a plant's chances of surviving a harsh winter, including dormancy, provenance, watering, feeding, siting of plants, and other cultural practices that will enhance hardiness...plants are dealt with in some detail, and there is a wealth of useful information here for those wishing to expand their collection. --The Professional Gardener (No. 136 July 2012)

About the Author:

Leo J. Chance is a professional gardener who has also worked as a professional plant buyer and propagator. He is an expert on water-wise gardening.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1604692642
• ISBN 13: 9781604692648
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328