Agaves (inbunden)
Format
Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
344
Utgivningsdatum
2012-05-29
Förlag
Timber Press
Illustrationer
220 colour photographs
Dimensioner
231 x 180 x 30 mm
Vikt
999 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9781604691986

Agaves

Living Sculptures for Landscapes and Containers

Inbunden,  Engelska, 2012-05-29

Slutsåld

Greg Starr is widely acknowledged as an expert on agaves. An astute observer of agaves in the wild, he also has broad experience with their performance in cultivation. In vivid detail he profiles 75 species, cultivars, and hybrids best suited to gardens and landscapes. Each entry includes field notes as well as a detailed description of the plant, along with its cultural requirements, including hardiness, sun exposure, water needs, soil requirements and methods of propagation. Because agaves can change dramatically as they age, photos show species from youth to maturity, a unique feature of this book. Distribution, taxonomy, horticultural history and essentials of cultivation complete the in-depth treatment. As useful to specialists as to enthusiasts who are just beginning to explore the dazzlingly diverse world of agaves, this authoritative guide is sure to spur the growing popularity of these amazing plants. Succulents have become very popular in recent years due to their drought-tolerance and unique aesthetic qualities They make first-rate container plants for areas that are too cold for in-ground culture

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"Will prove especially useful for budding botanists and gardeners interested in learning more about agaves in their native habitat." --Library Journal "Details 75 species with suggestions on how to add it to the home garden. . . . each photo-rich entry also includes a description and care advice." --Arizona Daily Star "Help[s] readers select plants properly and use them in conjunction with other compatible species." --The Desert Sun "Once you've seen his photos and read his descriptions, you may find yourself crossing over into agave-nut territory yourself." --Digging "An extremely useful addition to my library, but even more than that it manages, on every page, to increase the excitement I feel about these wonderful plants." --Danger Garden "A fine addition to the gardener's library." --Santa Cruz Sentinel

Övrig information

Greg Starr is the owner of Starr Nursery, that specializes in agaves, cacti and drought-tolerant shrubs.