Cacti & Succulents for Cold Climates: 274 Outstanding Species for Challenging Conditions - Rilegato

Chance, Leo J.

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ISBN 10: 1604692642 ISBN 13: 9781604692648

Casa editrice: Timber Pr, 2012

Riassunto

There are many reasons to grow cacti and other succulents—they're drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and they look great. But what about hardiness? For those who thought that these spectacular plants were only for gardens in California and the Southwest, guess again—hundreds are fully cold-hardy and can be grown outdoors from New England to British Columbia, Wisconsin to Texas.

Cacti and Succulents for Cold Climates is filled with inspirational portraits of 274 plants that can be used to create drought-tolerant gardens, as well as tips from regional experts who have mastered the art of growing cacti in parts of the country not usually associated with high temperatures or a scarcity of water. Expert Leo Chance describes how to prepare planting beds, how to get plants well established, how to handle cacti during planting, how to protect plants from cold winters, and when and how much to water.

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Recensione:

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)

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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.

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• Editore: Timber Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1604692642
• ISBN 13: 9781604692648
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 328