Garden Succulents by Terry Hewitt

Garden Succulents by Terry Hewitt

Concise and informative, this guide to growing succulents in the garden includes guidance on choosing the best variety for the soil and situation as well as details on care and cultivation, planting and propagation.

Specifically evolved to be drought-resistant, succulents are a lazy gardener's dreamTolerant of long periods without water, they are more than happy to sit unattended in a sheltered spot during summer, many offering flowers in addition to attractive foliage. From spiny barrel cactus and statuesque cleistocactus to the spiky yuccas and agaves, downy kalanchoes and rough aloes, their form is wide and diverse. Whether planted in borders, sunk in pots or placed in an attractive trough on the patio, their uses in the garden are endless, requiring only a little care during the UK's cold and wet winter months to live for yet another season. And even if plants do succumb to our bad weather, they are one of the easiest groups of plants to propagate. Cactus expert and nursery owner Terry Hewitt offers a wonderful introduction to the uninitiated and an informative, knowledgeable read to those already hooked by this captivating bunch. Part of the RHS Wisley handbook series, this is a comprehensive and concise look at garden succulents, fully illustrated and clearly written. Aimed at both the amateur and professional grower, this is an invaluable addition to any serious horticulturalist's bookshelf. - Lucy Watson

Terry Hewitt has been raising cacti and succulents for over 30 years. He is the owner of Holly Gate Cactus Nursery, a world-famous collection of over 50,000 cacti, including rare specimens from deserts and jungles all over the world, in addition to being an author. Hewitt also consults and teaches for cacti and horticultural societies all around the world.

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ISBN 13	9781844030774
ISBN 10	1844030776
Title	Garden Succulents
Author	Terry Hewitt
Series	Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Handbook
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Octopus Publishing Group
Year published	2003-06-12
Number of pages	96
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