The Tropical Look

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The Tropical Look
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LANDSCAPE PLANTS FOR WORLDWIDE USE
Robert Lee Riffle
The Tropical Look is a truly unique compendium of nearly 2000 plants that evoke languorous landscapes of swaying palms and vibrant frangipani blossoms. It is an essential book for gardeners living in the tropics, but will also inform and delight those in colder regions who want to steal some tropical magic. The author draws a distinction between tropical plants and tropical-looking plants, some from cool climates but with foliage or flowers that would not look out of place under a Costa Rican sunset or next to a Balinese waterfall.
There are a wealth of plants from which to choose. Each entiy gives information including whether a plant can survive cold weather, whether it will spring back from its roots, its light requirements, soil preferences and techniques for propagating it.
Over 400 stunning photographs show the plants in all their gloiy. The extensive A-Z encylopaedia has entries... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The Tropical Look
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LANDSCAPE PLANTS FOR WORLDWIDE USE
Robert Lee Riffle
The Tropical Look is a truly unique compendium of nearly 2000 plants that evoke languorous landscapes of swaying palms and vibrant frangipani blossoms. It is an essential book for gardeners living in the tropics, but will also inform and delight those in colder regions who want to steal some tropical magic. The author draws a distinction between tropical plants and tropical-looking plants, some from cool climates but with foliage or flowers that would not look out of place under a Costa Rican sunset or next to a Balinese waterfall.
There are a wealth of plants from which to choose. Each entiy gives information including whether a plant can survive cold weather, whether it will spring back from its roots, its light requirements, soil preferences and techniques for propagating it.
Over 400 stunning photographs show the plants in all their gloiy. The extensive A-Z encylopaedia has entries representing eveiy kind of tropical planting, including trees, bamboos, palms, ferns, perennials, shrubs, water plants, vines and much more. Also featured are cacti, succulents and xeric plants that can conjure up the tropics in drj' landscapes. There is a full glossary of botanical terms at the back of the book, together with helpful lists that put all the plants into categories: fragrant plants, shade-tolerant plants, small trees and so forth.
Written by a passionate gardener who seeks to inspire others with these beautiful but underused plants. The Tropical Look will offer everything you need to know to plant and maintain a dramatic tropical-looking garden that will be an adventure for the senses.
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