Hot Plants for Cool Climates Gardening With Tropical Plants in Temperate Zones Author: Dennis Schrader, Susan A. Roth Editor: Timber Press, august 2005 Format: paperback - 228 pages Dimensions (L cm x l cm x h cm) : 26 x 20 x 2 N°ISBN-10: 0881927198 Editorial description: Passionate gardeners in cooler climates struggle year after year to overwinter their gorgeous tropical plants. This new book is the answer to their problem - practical advice for achieving the tropical look in a temperate garden. Separate chapters cover such topics as principles of design and maintenance, proper plant selection, container gardening, and overwintering. Fantastic colour photography throughout will inspire gardeners in even the hardiest zones. With the help of this book, an impressive tropical garden is within any gardener's reach. |