Description
In this revamped edition of Cool Plants for Hot Gardens, award winning horticulturist, Greg Starr has revised several aspects of the book starting with the layout. He wanted each species to have a two-page spread so there could be two pictures with each being larger. To accomplish that, all the cactus and succulents were removed in anticipation of producing a companion book tentatively called Cool Cactus and Succulents for Hot Gardens. Then the species list was revised, dropping some older ones and adding new exciting ones. A few will be hard to find, but seeking out those little-known plants makes plant shopping more fun and challenging. Order your signed copy today!
Paul Johnson –
5 Stars! If you liked Greg’s original version of “Cool Plants,” you will love this revised edition. My most-used reference for low desert gardening. Great photos and species write-ups with all relevant information for the low desert gardener. Useful index divided into two categories: scientific names and common names. Helpful glossary and reference list, and a “Plant Database” which is organized according to particular gardening applications, i.e. ground cover, vines, medium shrubs, small trees etc. And of course, what sets this book and the original “Cool Plants” apart from the rest…Greg Starr’s unique field notes about where he has discovered each of these species in habitat, from Oaxaca to the deserts of Sonora and the mountains of far southern Arizona, always interesting and often insightful. [The “rating” protocol with the 5 stars was very wonky when I tried it….it seems to overlay the text of my review, and it did not seem to reflect my chosen rating: Five Stars!]
Chris Laria, PLA (verified owner) –
If you want to learn about plating in the Sonoran Desert, I strongly encourage you to get this book. I had the original and used it to the point where it fell apart. Every friend I lent it to was blown away with information and how easy Greg makes it to pull together companion plantings. I have started buying this book for all of young designers as a welcome gift. Fantastic book for professionals and novices.