Author : Jeff Moore (Of Solana Succulents)
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,27 MB
Release : 2017-12
Category : Succulent plants
ISBN : 9780991584635
Soft Succulents provides an overview of the primary soft, non-spiny succulents in cultivation today. Some of the primary genera covered are Aeoniums, echeverias, kalanchoes, sedums, crassulas, senecios and dudleyas. 300 pages with over 1000 color images, text and photography by the author, a nursery owner with over 25 years in the business.
Author : Cassidy Tuttle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 13,9 MB
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1615648445
Succulents are plants that hold water in their leaves, such as cacti, aloe, and echeveria. They have captured the hearts of crafters, decorators, and plant lovers all over the world. Always popular as an outdoor plant in warm climates, succulents have found a new popularity as a try indoor plant that's easy to care for and fun to look at. Idiot's Guides: Succulents includes: + Everything needed to select, pair, pot, and care for succulent plants. + Snapshots of 100 of the most popular varieties of succulent plants, including care, color, hardiness, pairing, and a full-color photo for each. + 16 beautiful craft projects with how-to steps and color photos, including picture frames, wreaths, terrariums, centerpieces, and bouquets. + Tips on successfully propagating new succulents from existing plants. + Extensive advice on choosing pots and unique planters, repotting succulents, and pairing varieties for maximum impact. + An index of succulents by color and height that gives readers another tool for selecting the succulents that will look.
Author : Jeff Moore
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 13,58 MB
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780991584604
An overview of succulent plants in cultivation and how we engage with the hobby.
Author : Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 33,48 MB
Release : 2011-03-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604692960
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.
Author :
Publisher : jideon francisco marques
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 17,98 MB
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Nature
ISBN :
The chapters in The Succulent Manual contain detailed sections on the most important topics: Basic Tips: First, you'll learn about the basic care tips and growing cycles so you have a solid understanding of how to keep succulents alive and happy. This is vital to being able to troubleshoot any problems you may run into along the way. Make More Sucs: There are many varieties of succulents that can provide a lifetime supply of plants for you and others from just one plant! You'll learn about propagation by leaves, division, cuttings, and seeds. Succulent SOS: Stretched plants, leaf-drop, pests…the 'Symptoms' section will help you identify problems with your succulents, while the following section 'Take Action' provides solutions and repair tips. Regional Tips: Your climate and location have a major influence on the obstacles you may run into. This chapter covers the various regional and seasonal challenges. Yes, you can pick more than one section—at least three apply to me! The Succulent Manual also includes identification tips, care tips and instructions on building a garden bed for in-ground succulents, a buying guide for plants and supplies, a Knowledge Bank, glossary, and other useful advice. There's something admirable about a succulent's ability to thrive without our interference and to bounce back from certain death despite our ignorance. It makes us feel like we're doing something right, though it's usually just the plant's tenacious nature to survive kicking in. But wait. We must be doing something right if a succulent is strong enough to keep growing, right? Right! A little bit of wisdom goes a long way in the garden and that's what this guide is all about. These insights will help you learn what your succulents are telling you, whether it's:
Author : Jana Whitley
Publisher : becker&mayer! Books
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,97 MB
Release : 2017-12-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0760355215
Look no further than Crochet Characters Soft & Snuggle Cacti for all your cute and cuddly crafting needs; this is one garden that is literally zero maintenance! Inspired by the popular Japanese crochet style of amigurumi, these easy-to-make succulent plants are totally customizable. All the plants and pots are designed to be interchangeable, you simply choose your favorite pot shape and color, then crochet any of the ten different types of cacti or succulents to go on top. Projects are arranged from easy to more challenging so you can advance your skills as you work through the book. Crochet Characters: Soft & Snuggly Cacti comes with everything you need to make two adorable projects--the moon cactus and the silver ball cactus--includes seven colors of yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, embroidery floss, eye beads, and a tapestry needle. And best of all, no green thumb is required to keep these cute cactus babies alive, they’ll stay fresh and happy all year round!
Author : Gabriel Frank
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 30,95 MB
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0399580999
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.
Author : Andrea Afra
Publisher : Andrea Afra
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 20,19 MB
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1386088390
Second Edition released December 2023: Succulents are taking over the hearts and window sills of millions of people around the world, and everyone wants to know what they need to thrive. Andrea Afra, from the popular succulent care and advice platform 'Sucs for You,' has helped thousands of succulent lovers become confident about understanding their plants' needs based on their growing location. From these exchanges and shared experiences, The Succulent Manual was born. This book explores topics on succulents' care requirements, their various propagation techniques, troubleshooting problems, regional advice, identification methods, and more. The Succulent Manual is thorough, easy to navigate, and will be the perfect companion to your succulent collection, whether you're just starting out with them or ready to advance your knowledge. The Succulent Manual contains detailed chapters and sections on the most important topics: Basic Tips: First, you'll learn about the basic care tips and growing cycles so you have a solid understanding of how to keep succulents alive and happy. This is vital to being able to troubleshoot any problems you may run into along the way. Make More Sucs: There are many varieties of succulents that can provide a lifetime supply of plants for you and others from just one plant! You'll learn about propagation by leaves, division, cuttings, and seeds. Succulent SOS: Stretched plants, leaf-drop, pests...the 'Symptoms' section will help you identify problems with your succulents, while the following section 'Take Action' provides solutions and repair advice. Regional Tips: Your climate and location have a major influence on the obstacles you may run into. This chapter covers the various regional and seasonal challenges, along with overwintering and grow lights. The Succulent Manual also includes care tips and instructions on building a garden bed for in-ground succulents, a buying guide for plants and supplies, a Knowledge Bank, glossary, and other useful advice.
Author : Jacob Wells
Publisher : Jacob Wells
Page : pages
File Size : 39,2 MB
Release : 2021-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Eliminate the guesswork out of growing, designing and caring for long-lasting succulent plants with the definitive guide to these low-water beauties Have you always been interested in gardening, but have no stomach for the backbreaking, thankless job of traditional gardening? Are you mindful of the environment and want to discover a stress-free way to do your own gardening without wasting precious water? If yes, then growing low-maintenance succulents with low water requirements might just be perfect for you. Growing succulents is among the hottest, fastest-growing gardening trends of today, and it's easy to see why. They're beautiful and colorful and are way more forgiving and easier to maintain than traditional gardens. In this guide, Jacob Wells hands you all the knowledge and tools you need to nurture your succulents and help them thrive in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Among the insights and practical advice contained in Succulent Gardening, you're going to learn: ● Everything you need to know about succulent plants—from their origins to how they interact with their environment ● The different types of succulents and how to choose and grow the one best suitable for your needs ● Step-by-step instructions to help you grow succulent plants indoors without fuss ● How to choose the right soil for your indoor succulents ● Surefire ways to pick the perfect spot inside your home to grow your succulent plant ● All you need to know about using fertilizers for your succulents ● Step-by-step instructions to help you grow succulent plants outdoors without headaches ● Absolutely crucial soil requirements for growing succulents outdoors you absolutely need to know about ● How to grow succulents from seeds without breaking a sweat ● Effective ways to maintain and care for your succulent plants to ensure they remain robust and healthy ● ...and much, much more! Suitable for gardeners with all levels of experience, whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned green thumb, Succulent Gardening is the only resource guide you need to completely understand succulents and give you the confidence to grow beautiful and robustly healthy succulent plants, no matter where you live.
Author : Debra Lee Baldwin
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,81 MB
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1604693932
Succulents are hot. And Debra Lee Baldwin, the bestselling author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, is the ideal guide for gardeners, crafters, and DIYers looking for an introduction to these trendy, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants. Along with gorgeous photos packed with design ideas, Debra offers her top 100 plant picks and explains how to grow and care for succulents no matter where you live. Step-by-step projects, including a cake-stand centerpiece, special-occasion bouquets, a vertical garden, and a succulent topiary sphere, will inspire you to express your individual style. Whether you’re a novice or veteran, have an acre to fill or a few pots, live in Calexico or Canada, Succulents Simplified is a dazzling primer for success with succulents wherever you live!
