Goodreads Rating: 4 stars
NetGalley Rating: 4 stars
Succulents have always fascinated me, and I’ve always thought it would be fun to cultivate a succulent garden. This books is the perfect introduction to this subject, and I’d definitely recommend it for anyone who is seriously thinking about bring succulents into their garden or home.
Despite their hardiness, succulents can be quite fragile if the proper water and light conditions aren’t adhered to; the light requirement is especially important to take into account when growing succulents inside your house rather than out in the garden. The authors provide many useful tips for optimizing your succulent selection to fit the hardiness and location(s) that you are planning to plant in.
The book starts off with an introduction to succulents in general, going over the basic families of succulents and their differences, then it delves into methods and tips for growing these plants both outside and inside, and it ends with an extensive mini-encyclopedia of common succulents, complete with frost tolerance, watering recommendations, and a brief history of the species. Vibrant photos throughout create a book that’s not only informative but lovely to look at. The only thing that I felt was “missing” that could have been helpful for beginning succulent growers were some sample garden plots, optimized for different climates. However, the information contained within would likely be enough for a reader to figure out their own selection of plants.
Again, definitely recommended for those who are thinking about succulent gardening for the first time!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
Success with Succulents: Choosing, Growing, and Caring for Cactuses and Other Succulents will be available December 5, 2017 from cool Spring Press.
Authors: John Bagnasco & Robert Reidmuller Jr.
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