The gardener's guide to cactus
Subtitle: the 100 best paddles, barrels, columns, and globes
By: Scott Calhoun
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Portland, Or
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 227
ISBN-13: 9781604692006
Subjects: Cactus; Gardening
Description: The Gardener’s Guide to Cactus reveals how easy, hardy, and rewarding cactus can be for home gardeners. Succulent plant expert Scott Calhoun picks 100 of the best cactus available and shows how they can make striking additions to your garden. Information includes advice on planting and care, tips for growing in containers, and details on identify and avoiding pests. Whether you want striking form, gorgeous flowers, or a low-maintenance plant for a spot that needs little or no supplementary water, you’ll find it in this friendly, informative, and eye-catching guide.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Low and mounding cactus; title: Barrels and globes; title: Paddles and rods; title: Conspicuous columnar cactus; title: Cactus pests; title: Cactus for special purposes; title: Select retail cactus nurseries; title: Plant hardiness zones.