The Art of Creating with Succulents


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"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein With this quote, the author encourages us throughout the book to contemplate nature (in this case, with succulents as protagonists) to reveal what inspires us and access that creative potential that struggles to find expression. The Art of Creating with Succulents has that vocation. Connect with the Earth, make us feel its essence. Succulents are a perfect example of that invincible vitality that animates existence and ourselves in it. The art of designing with these beautiful plants can take the form of a myriad of gardening projects, with a great range of decorative possibilities. These plants have earned a privileged place in this century, revolutionizing modern gardening. In this book, among experiences, projects, botanical techniques, and anecdotes, the author provides a passionate and detailed guide on growing succulents to get closer to Mother Nature, and along the way, our spirit.




Designing with Succulents


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Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Designing with Succulents gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, 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.




Botanical Mandalas


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Reconnect to Mother Earth and recharge your creativity by combining the healing energy of nature with the meditative process of drawing and painting mandalas. Explore Botanical Mandalas and watch your artistic expression flourish! Full of inspiration for reconnecting with natures beauty to inspire you to create expressive mandala artworks. Includes drawing, painting and mixed-media projects to find endless inspiration for your own botanical mandala journey.




Striking Succulent Gardens


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Design a succulent garden of your own, with inspiration, advice, and instructional step-by-step projects for container gardens, small-space gardens, mixed gardens, and more. You can't help but be mesmerized by the eye-catching geometric forms and jewel-toned colors of succulents. But how do you grow these beauties in your own garden? One of the only books dedicated to succulent garden design, Striking Succulent Gardens is a stylish, modern gardening book for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Known for his colorful approach and bold use of varied textures and shapes, garden designer Gabriel Frank offers practical ideas, simple concepts, stunning full-color photography, step-by-step instructions for a dozen different gardens, plant recommendations, basic succulent care, and an inspired approach to creating living art in your own garden. For those in colder climates, there is a list of cold-hardy succulents and advice for bringing container gardens indoors for the winter, making succulent gardens achievable no matter where you live. Tough, water-wise, wildly popular, and nearly indestructible, succulents will transform your outdoor space, providing gardens of every size with minimal maintenance and maximum impact.




How to raise budding succulents


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"How to raise budding succulents" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on an enchanting journey into the world of succulent gardening. From the basic principles of succulent care to advanced propagation techniques, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for both novice and experienced succulent enthusiasts. The book begins with an exploration of the fascinating world of succulents, delving into their unique characteristics, diverse forms, and captivating beauty. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how succulents store water, perform photosynthesis, and adapt to various environments. With a focus on the diverse types of succulents available, the book introduces readers to a wide range of species and cultivars, each with its own distinct characteristics and care requirements. Whether it's the elegant Echeverias, the hardy Haworthias, or the resilient Sedums, readers will discover a world of possibilities when it comes to selecting the perfect succulent for their collection. The book provides practical guidance on all aspects of succulent care, including watering techniques, light requirements, soil types, and fertilization. Readers will learn how to recognize signs of overwatering and underwatering, and how to address common issues such as leaf drop, root rot, and stretching. "How to raise budding succulents" is not only a guidebook but also an invitation to immerse oneself in the world of succulent gardening. It offers practical advice, inspiring ideas, and a wealth of resources to help readers create their own succulent oasis, fostering a deeper appreciation for these remarkable plants and the joy they bring. With its wealth of information and visually captivating presentation, "Succulent Oasis" is an indispensable resource for succulent enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your first succulent collection or a seasoned gardener seeking new insights, this book will guide you on a journey of discovery and delight in the world of succulents.




Roadmap to your healthy succulents


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Succulents are an increasingly popular type of plant known for their striking appearance and ease of care. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, making them a versatile and rewarding addition to any indoor or outdoor space. This succulent book is an essential resource for anyone looking to learn more about these fascinating plants, offering detailed information on their unique characteristics, growing conditions, and care requirements. These books often feature beautiful advices and illustrations as well as practical advice on everything from soil and watering to propagation and pest control. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner looking to green up your space, this succulent book is a valuable tool for exploring the world of these captivating plants.




Succulents Design Book


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Container succulents designed for your space and style that thrive and look great year-round! This book is your instant guide to creating the succulent container gardens you have always wanted! The Succulents Design Book shows you how to group plants with compatible growing cycles in a way that balances their colors, shapes and sizes so the arrangements look beautiful all year long. The 36 combinations presented provide design ideas for every type of space and decor Each arrangement will thrive and look good throughout the year since the not only the shapes, sizes and colors of the plants match, but their individual growing cycles are also synchronized Practical step-by-step instructions and layout diagrams make creating these arrangements foolproof A field guide to the 100 succulents used in the book helps you purchase the plants with confidence Includes information on soils, additives, watering, fertilizing, light exposure, pest management and more The stunning photos in this book will inspire you to create unique combinations using unusual and unexpected containers, from hanging pots to old tins. And because the plants are compatible and grow well together, they will continue to look good over time. Expert author Kentaro Kuroda emphasizes the differences between summer and winter seasonal varieties and shows you how to artfully combine them so the plants will thrive together year-round.







Making Art Together


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Artist Mark Cooper aims to change the way you think about making art with kids. Working with schools around the country, Cooper has brought together scores of teachers and hundreds of children to make remarkable collaborative art that has enlivened classrooms and public spaces and been displayed in the nation's most prestigious museums. In this inspiring, practical, idea-filled book, Cooper shows how any teacher—not just art teachers—can imagine and execute similar projects in their own classrooms. But more than that, Cooper transforms our sense of possibilities, arguing for a new view of art in schools. Making Art Together is a book about art education structured around big ideas: that adults can flourish in the role of Master Artist, that the perspective of contemporary art offers liberating possibilities for rethinking art in schools, that art can and should be about the larger world, and thus naturally ties in to all areas of the curriculum. Most of all, Cooper shows us the power of collaboration. From mammoth, freestanding sculptures to billboards against violence to maps of the world, the projects here are all planned, designed, and completed by children themselves. The resulting artwork is complex and ambitious on a scale that would be out of reach for any individual child. Working collaboratively, using a distinctly democratic model, kids actually think and work like adult artists throughout every stage of the project. Together the sky's the limit—the artistic and educational opportunities are boundless. Making Art Together is a bold, beautifully illustrated book that could—at a time when art budgets are being slashed—revitalize our sense of what art in schools can accomplish.




Succulent Style


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The Ultimate Succulents Book for Gardeners and Crafters #1 New Release in Cacti & Succulents, Ornamental Plants, Gardening, Horticulture, and Landscape We know —killing your plants succs. A crash course on all things succulents, this engaging and easy-to-use succulents book offers everything you need to know so you can both successfully grow these gorgeous plants and create cool crafts with them, too. You’ll find everything you need to know from cacti plant care to specific projects for decorating with plants. A go-to reference for anyone trying to grow and maintain succulents. The ultimate guide to propagating, growing, and styling succulents and cacti both indoors and out, Succulent Style is as informative as it is gorgeous. Designed for millennials who want to stop killing their plants and for DIY types who want to learn about designing with succulents, Succulent Style is full of succulent growing techniques for beginners as well as for knowledgeable gardeners looking to expand their gardening skills. This beautifully photographed compendium makes the perfect addition to any coffee table or bookshelf. Succulent ideas for your home and garden. Whether you want to learn how to care for a cactus indoor or how to style plants, you’ll find tons of tips and tricks inside. Start designing succulents with fun projects like succulent garlands, wall art, wreaths, succulent bouquets, potted arrangements as well as many other cool things. Inside, you’ll also find: A detailed compilation of succulent varieties Instructions on how to propagate and plant cacti and succulents Tips to integrate succulents into outdoor and indoor design If you’re looking for a succulents plants book or cactus book —like A Beginner's Guide to Succulent Gardening, Essential Succulents, The Gardener's Guide to Succulents, or Cacti and Succulents Handbook —then you’ll love Succulent Style.